Matthews International Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Crushing injuries — APOPKA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Matthews International Corporation | Report ID | 2021108690 |
| Address | Matthews Environmental Solutions 2045 Sprint Blvd | City, State ZIP | APOPKA, FLORIDA 32703 |
| Event Date | October 8, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Threading and tapping machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 484122 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.63000, -81.48000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using an automatic pipe threading machine. He attached a 7-inch pipe to the other side of the elbow and started the machine. His right index fingertip was crushed between the pipe and the machine's left support arm.
Incident Summary
On October 8, 2021, a worker at Matthews International Corporation in APOPKA, FLORIDA suffered crushing injuries to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with threading and tapping machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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