International Paper Company
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Amputations involving bone loss — RUSSELLVILLE, ARKANSAS
| Employer | International Paper Company | Report ID | 2024065155 |
| Address | 3900 International Drive | City, State ZIP | RUSSELLVILLE, ARKANSAS 72802 |
| Event Date | June 11, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Rollers, cylinders |
| Secondary Source | Jacks | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 322211 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.24000, -93.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Three maintenance employees were replacing an impression roll (anilox roll) on the first print section of the rotary die cutter. The employees were using an ATV jack to support the operator side of the roll while trying to position it into the machine. As the roll and jack moved, the roll fell from the jack (approximately 4-6"). The injured employee tried to catch the roll and their left ring and middle fingers were caught between the shaft on the roll and two 4" x 4" wood planks. The employee sustained injuries to the fingers, resulting in surgical transphalangeal amputations to the fingers.
Incident Summary
On June 11, 2024, a worker at International Paper Company in RUSSELLVILLE, ARKANSAS suffered amputations involving bone loss to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with rollers, cylinders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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