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Graphic Packaging International, LLC

Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — KENTON, OHIO

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Graphic Packaging International, LLC in KENTON, OHIO
Employer Graphic Packaging International, LLC Report ID 20231110608
Address 1300 S. Main St. City, State ZIP KENTON, OHIO 43326
Event Date November 16, 2023 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment Source of Injury Fans, blowers-wall, floor, ceiling, ventilation
Secondary Source Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves
Industry (NAICS) 322219 Inspection # 1711545
GPS Coordinates 40.63000, -83.60000

Incident Narrative

On November 16, 2023, a maintenance employee was servicing a belt and pulley system on a blower motor. They were manually manipulating the belt and pulley when the glove on their left hand got caught in a nip point. Their little finger was pulled into the nip point resulting in amputation of the fingertip.

Incident Summary

On November 16, 2023, a worker at Graphic Packaging International, LLC in KENTON, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with fans, blowers-wall, floor, ceiling, ventilation identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

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