Graphic Packaging International, LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Graphic Packaging International, LLC | Report ID | 2023042966 |
| Address | 555 N Tripp Avenue | City, State ZIP | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60624 |
| Event Date | April 4, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Sealing, stapling machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322212 | Inspection # | 1662660 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.89000, -87.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a gluer when the machine jammed, causing a belt to come off track. The employee went to clear the jam and realign the belt when the machine jogged, pinching their right ring finger between the belt and roller and amputating the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On April 4, 2023, a worker at Graphic Packaging International, LLC in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with sealing, stapling machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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