Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Sealed Air Corporation, 260 North Blettner Avenue, HANOVER, PENNSYLVANIA 17331
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
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Final narrative
An employee was threading paper into the padded bag line machine. When the paper passed through the notcher section, the employee attempted to support the paper with his hand. The notcher fired and amputated his right ring fingertip. The notcher was not turned off at the time of the incident.
AmputationFingertip(s)Paper production machinery, n.e.c.
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An employee was doing quality control when they stepped back and tripped over a portable roll pusher and fell to the ground, resulting in a broken ankle that required surgery.
An employee was sharpening peeler blades when their shirt was caught in the grinding wheel. The employee sustained tendon damage and a crushed right hand.
An employee was preparing to cut lumber on a panel saw when the clamp engaged and caught the employee's left middle finger, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
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On March 28, 2025, an employee was changing a printer blanket and got caught by the printer's rollers resulting in amputation of their left index finger.
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