Incident date: 2022-06-05
NAICS industry code: 322220

An employee was tightening a bolt for a conveyor on a malfunctioning bottomer machine.  The reflector aligned with the sensor and energized the motor, causing the outfeed conveyor chain to start turning. The chain amputated the tip of his left index finger.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
code_source: title: Paper production machinery, n.e.c.
code_nature: title: Amputations
code_body: title: Fingertip(s)
severity: high