OSHA Injury Report: Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc. - Winchester Plant

At a glance

Where did this happen?

What was the outcome?

Before the incident

Working on Baler vacuum motor on rooftop

What happened

At approximately [REDACTED] on [REDACTED] with slight rain conditions [REDACTED] Maintenance Supervisor [REDACTED] [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] Plant Engineer were on the roof of the plant performing repairs to the Vacuum blower motor belts to the Baler room. Equipment had several issues over the weekend and the belts were being replaced to get baler operational. Equipment was locked out and work was performed. Upon the work being complete and the motor was re-energized it was immediately noticed that one of the belts had rolled over and twisted. Equipment was powered back down and locked out. [REDACTED] began to hand roll the belt with his hand to check the alignment and [REDACTED] reached in to assist in rolling the belt as it can become difficult to roll by one person on at which time as the belt was being rolled by [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] assisting. [REDACTED] 's finger was caught underneath the belt as the roll was occurring. [REDACTED]’s middle finger was injured at that time an

Injury or illness

Amputation to Left F - Fingers

Object or substance involved

the vacuum motor belts

Summary line

Amputation to Left F - Fingers caused by the vacuum motor belts

Employee and industry

When (timing detail)

Source

Data from OSHA ITA Form 300/301 electronic submissions, filing year 2025. ITA Case Detail records are establishment-reported submissions, not OSHA inspections — no per-record IMIS deep link exists.