Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at International Paper Company, 1655 S. Interstate 35E, CARROLLTON, TEXAS 75006
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
On March 20, 2022, three employees were installing a small cylinder on a roll stand machine. They were attempting to install the pin that secured the cylinder. The cylinder dropped while one employee's right index finger was in the pinhole of the roll stand machine and partially inside the eye hole on the end of the cylinder. This created a shear point that amputated the employee's fingertip.
AmputationFingertip(s)Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c.
More severe injuries at International Paper Company
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On January 22, 2024, an employee was working at an inspection door on a feed screw auger. He was pushing debris into the auger when his left foot was caught in the auger, resulting in a fracture and the amputation of two toes.
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More severe injuries in this industry (NAICS 322211)
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