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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1461916.015 - Hood Container Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Tennessee Osha Jackson Office - Safety
Site Address:
Hood Container Corporation
2877 Scepter Rd.
Waverly, TN 37185
Mailing Address:
2877 Scepter Rd., Waverly, TN 37185
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 322121/Paper (except Newsprint) Mills
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/10/2020
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 02/26/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1540759 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 8:45 a.m. on February 1, 2020, an employee had been called to the site on overtime to troubleshoot the traversing shower drive system. The previous night shift had experienced multiple motor overloads at the traversing shower drive motor. When the employee moved the chain, the chain jumped, and the employee's index fingers became caught between the drive motor sprocket and the chain. The employee's left and right index finger were amputated, and the employee was hospitalized.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Caught Between, Chain, Finger, Sprocket, Troubleshooting
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1461916.015 | 48 | M | Hospitalized injury | Electricians |