RTS Packaging LLC
Struck by falling object unspecified — Amputations involving bone loss — FRENCHTOWN, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | RTS Packaging LLC | Report ID | 2024076241 |
| Address | 869 Rt-12 | City, State ZIP | FRENCHTOWN, NEW JERSEY 08825 |
| Event Date | July 11, 2024 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object unspecified | Source of Injury | Dies, molds, patterns |
| Secondary Source | Cutters, slitters, winders paper production | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 322299 | Inspection # | 1764996 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.51000, -74.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was placing the top plate of a die machine when the plate got hung up. The employee reached up and the top plate came down on his left little finger resulting in an amputation.
Incident Summary
On July 11, 2024, a worker at RTS Packaging LLC in FRENCHTOWN, NEW JERSEY suffered amputations involving bone loss to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object unspecified, with dies, molds, patterns identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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