C.K.S. Packaging, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — FORT WORTH, TEXAS
| Employer | C.K.S. Packaging, Inc. | Report ID | 2023099037 |
| Address | 109 W. Felix Street South | City, State ZIP | FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76115 |
| Event Date | September 29, 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 | Conveyors-powered, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326160 | Inspection # | 1700719 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.67000, -97.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On September 29, 2023, an employee was repairing the drive chain on a conveyor when the machine activated. The employee's hand was caught between the chain and sprocket, resulting in three fingertip amputations to the left hand.
Incident Summary
On September 29, 2023, a worker at C.K.S. Packaging, Inc. in FORT WORTH, TEXAS 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 conveyors-powered, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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