International Paper Company
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — SAVANNAH, GEORGIA
| Employer | International Paper Company | Report ID | 2023010560 |
| Address | 1201 West Lathrop Avenue | City, State ZIP | SAVANNAH, GEORGIA 31415 |
| Event Date | January 18, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Paper production machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.10000, -81.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working to clear a clog on a paper machine after a sheet break. His hand became caught in a nip point, resulting in amputations of fingers on both hands.
Incident Summary
On January 18, 2023, a worker at International Paper Company in SAVANNAH, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with paper production machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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