Propak
Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified — Amputations — JACKSON, MISSOURI
| Employer | Propak | Report ID | 2023087530 |
| Address | 14916 Hwy 177 | City, State ZIP | JACKSON, MISSOURI 63755 |
| Event Date | August 17, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified | Source of Injury | Conveyors-powered, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321920 | Inspection # | 1692870 |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.48000, -89.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was restarting a conveyor when his foot contacted the chain. The employee's right little toe was crushed and the next toe was amputated above the knuckle area.
Incident Summary
On August 17, 2023, a worker at Propak in JACKSON, MISSOURI suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified, with conveyors-powered, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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