GC Packaging
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation — Amputations involving bone loss — SUNNYVALE, TEXAS
| Employer | GC Packaging | Report ID | 2025032896 |
| Address | 200 Planters Road | City, State ZIP | SUNNYVALE, TEXAS 75182 |
| Event Date | March 27, 2025 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation | Source of Injury | Packaging, bottling, wrapping machinery unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Machine guards | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561910 | Inspection # | 1816197 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.78000, -96.57000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A temporary employee was operating a roller machine. She was guiding a sheet of paper out of the machine when her left index finger contacted a roller. The employee's left index finger was amputated. A guard was in place at the time.
Incident Summary
On March 27, 2025, a worker at GC Packaging in SUNNYVALE, TEXAS suffered amputations involving bone loss to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation, with packaging, bottling, wrapping machinery unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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