Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Packaging Corporation of America, 1800 East Plano Parkway, PLANO, TEXAS 75074
on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was cleaning under and around the discharge conveyor of a flexographic printer when the employee's right hand came into contact with the drive chain and pulley, partially amputating the index finger and lacerating the middle and ring fingers.
AmputationFinger(s), fingernail(s), unspecifiedPrinting machinery and equipment, n.e.c.
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