Gulf Packaging Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified — Amputations — BAY MINETTE, ALABAMA
| Employer | Gulf Packaging Inc. | Report ID | 2022109431 |
| Address | 43489 Nicholsville Road | City, State ZIP | BAY MINETTE, ALABAMA 36507 |
| Event Date | October 27, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified | Source of Injury | Special process machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322211 | Inspection # | 1632278 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.84000, -87.76000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing a chain for a semi-automatic gluer. The machine engaged and amputated the employee's left ring and middle fingertips. The machine was not locked out at the time.
Incident Summary
On October 27, 2022, a worker at Gulf Packaging Inc. in BAY MINETTE, ALABAMA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified, with special process machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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