PTC Tubular Products LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — FAIRBURY, ILLINOIS
| Employer | PTC Tubular Products LLC | Report ID | 20181111381 |
| Address | 23041 East 800 North Road | City, State ZIP | FAIRBURY, ILLINOIS 61739 |
| Event Date | November 5, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Bending, crimping machines |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 331210 | Inspection # | 1358338 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.74000, -88.48000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's right glove was caught by a rotating tube in a tube straightener. The employee's hand was pulled into the roller, causing an amputation of the right ring finger.
Incident Summary
On November 5, 2018, a worker at PTC Tubular Products LLC in FAIRBURY, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with bending, crimping machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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