ATLANTA, GEORGIA—
C.K.S. Packaging, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at C.K.S. Packaging, Inc., 300 Fisk Dr, ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30336 on — Fractures, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was clearing a jam in the discharge opening of a machine when the mold came down, crushing and fracturing four fingers on the employee's right hand.
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NAUGATUCK, CONNECTICUT—
C.K.S. PACKAGING, INC.
An employee was changing the filter on the blow back. He was using a ladder to help him get onto a platform. He fell from the ladder while holding the filter housings and fans. He struck his head on the concrete floor. The employee sustained a fractured right femur and a contusion to the head.
FORT WORTH, TEXAS—
C.K.S. Packaging, Inc.
On September 29, 2023, an employee was repairing the drive chain on a conveyor when the machine activated. The employee's hand was caught between the chain and sprocket, resulting in three fingertip amputations to the left hand.
DALLAS, TEXAS—
C.K.S. PACKAGING, INC
An employee was attempting to adjust a machine that peels plastic off of bottles when the machine's striker plate pulled his glove in and then crushed his right pinky fingertip, amputating it.
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