OSHA Injury Report: Kawneer Company, Inc.

At a glance

Where did this happen?

What was the outcome?

Before the incident

Removing a jammed box from the automatic box making machine (packing lion).

What happened

At approximately [REDACTED] two operators were packing at the packing lion. After packing a box and allowing the box to descend into the packing lion an error occurred in the machine causing the operators to need to remove the box and partially packed extrusions. Prior to removing the contents standard procedures call for the operator to use the e-stop to prevent the machine from moving. While removing the contents after hitting the e-stop the suction cups supporting the material began to move upwards. The suction cups pushed the box to the side pinching the operators hand between the extrusion and packing table and continued to apply force. First responders provided initial care and the employee was taken to the emergency room where approximately 15 stiches were administered. The packing lion has been locked out until further notice.

Injury or illness

degloved laceration to the L thumb

Object or substance involved

Packing Lion

Summary line

Laceration Cut Thump Packing Lion

Employee and industry

When (timing detail)

Source

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