Caravan Packaging, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — BROOK PARK, OHIO
| Employer | Caravan Packaging, Inc. | Report ID | 2023076904 |
| Address | 6427 Eastland Road | City, State ZIP | BROOK PARK, OHIO 44142 |
| Event Date | July 31, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 488991 | Inspection # | 1692098 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.39000, -81.84000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting 2x4 wood with a swing saw when their finger was caught in the point of operation. The employee's right index fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On July 31, 2023, a worker at Caravan Packaging, Inc. in BROOK PARK, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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