OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221409907
ROYAL INTERPACK NORTH AMERICA, INC.
RIVERSIDE, CA·
Event description
Employee?s fingers are crushed by machine during servicing,
Investigation abstract
At 8:20 a.m. on May 11, 2021, Employee #1 was servicing the Lyle machine at Royal Interpack, a fully integrated PET thermoforming manufacturer. The employee performed lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures but failed to use the required blocking pin. As a result, the pre-punch came down and crushed Employee #1's fingers. The employee was working alone at the time of the injury. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to Riverside Community Hospital, where he was treated for amputated fingers. The employer reported the injury at 8:33 a.m., in compliance with reporting requirements. DOSH arrived at the site on May 27, 2021.
Victim
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#1 Hospitalized Age 39 M
- Event type
- 2
- Occupation code
- 779
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