International Paper Company Vicksburg Mill
Struck against stationary object n.e.c. — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — REDWOOD, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | International Paper Company Vicksburg Mill | Report ID | 20241211440 |
| Address | 3737 HWY 3 N | City, State ZIP | REDWOOD, MISSISSIPPI 39156 |
| Event Date | December 11, 2024 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck against stationary object n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Heavy rail vehicles unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Vehicle and machine platforms, surfaces | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 322121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.52000, -90.77000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was descending a railcar when their hand became caught on part of the car/ladder. The employee sustained a partial amputation to their ring finger.
Incident Summary
On December 11, 2024, a worker at International Paper Company Vicksburg Mill in REDWOOD, MISSISSIPPI suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against stationary object n.e.c., with heavy rail vehicles unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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