# Amputations at Anchor Packaging Inc
> OSHA SIR `2016021735` · 2/25/2016 · PARAGOULD, ARKANSAS
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
- **Source:** Presses, except printing, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** Anchor Packaging Inc
- **Location:** 2211 N 12 Ave, PARAGOULD, ARKANSAS, 72450
- **NAICS:** 326113
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was trying to latch the hinged walkway on the in-board side of a turn press. His supervisor pushed the platform to latch it while the employee's hand was in a pinch point. His right ring finger was partially amputated between the latch and platform.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*