International Paper Company
Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified - Amputations - BELLEVILLE, Illinois
| Employer | International Paper Company |
| Address | 3001 Otto |
| City, State ZIP | BELLEVILLE, Illinois 62226 |
| Report ID | 2022108688 |
| Event Date | October 3, 2022 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified |
| Source of Injury | Paper production machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322211 |
| Inspection # | 1628523 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.52926, -90.01810 |
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Incident Narrative
On October 3, 2022, at around 5:00 PM, an employee-in-training was changing out a commercial paper roll on a corrugator inside the facility warehouse. Once the roll was installed on the roll stand and ready to be put into production, the employee went to clear the excess paper from the roll. His right index finger was caught between the clamp and prep bar, resulting in an amputation of the tip that was later reattached.
Incident Summary
On October 3, 2022, a worker at International Paper Company in BELLEVILLE, Illinois suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified, with paper production machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 2,153 severe injury reports involving "Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified injuries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Workers who suffer amputations on the job are generally entitled to workers' compensation benefits covering all medical treatment, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and a portion of lost wages. Many states also provide scheduled permanent disability benefits for the loss of a limb or digit, a fixed payment based on the specific body part affected. In cases where employer negligence was egregious or equipment was defective, a personal injury lawsuit against a third party (the equipment manufacturer) may be possible in addition to workers' comp. An attorney specializing in workers' compensation can advise on available options. Report the injury to OSHA at 1-800-321-OSHA within 24 hours.
After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.
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