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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1563033.015 - Kinpak, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Mobile Area Office
Site Address:
Kinpak, Inc.
2780 Gunter Park Dr
Montgomery, AL 36109
Mailing Address:
2780 Gunter Park Dr, Montgomery, AL 36109
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 424690/Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/09/2021
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 11/23/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1829355 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 5:30 p.m. on November 1, 2021, an employee was removing a jam from a conveyor caused by plastic bottle residue. The employee reached under the guard reach the residue while activating the conveyor. The employee's right index finger was caught by the knife that trims the excess plastic off the gallon bottles. The employee amputated her fingertip, requiring hospitalization.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Bypass, Bypass Guard, Catch Point, Caught By, Energized, Finger, Fingertip, Jammed, Lockout, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Machine operator, Material Handling, Misjudgment, Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation, Partial Amputation, Reaching
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1563033.015 | 30 | F | Hospitalized injury |