F. W. WEBB COMPANY
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | F. W. WEBB COMPANY | Report ID | 2023054225 |
| Address | 152 Will Drive | City, State ZIP | CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02021 |
| Event Date | May 11, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Bending, rolling, shaping machinery, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 444190 | Inspection # | 1676888 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.14000, -71.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was roll grooving an 8-inch diameter pipe when their glove was caught in the grooving wheels. The employee's fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On May 11, 2023, a worker at F. W. WEBB COMPANY in CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with bending, rolling, shaping machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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