GOODYEAR TIRE AND RUBBER COMPANY
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation — Amputations involving bone loss — TOPEKA, KANSAS
| Employer | GOODYEAR TIRE AND RUBBER COMPANY | Report ID | 2024065562 |
| Address | 2000 NW HIGHWAY 24 | City, State ZIP | TOPEKA, KANSAS 66601 |
| Event Date | June 22, 2024 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation | Source of Injury | Stamping machinery, presses except printing |
| Secondary Source | Shoes, socks, footwear | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 326211 | Inspection # | 1757271 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.09000, -95.69000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A tire fell behind the press. An employee was attempting to remove the tire from behind the press when the tire became caught between the mold can and guarding. Another employee lowered the mold can which caught the end of the injured employee's boot between the upper and lower mold rings, resulting in an amputation of four toes on the right foot.
Incident Summary
On June 22, 2024, a worker at GOODYEAR TIRE AND RUBBER COMPANY in TOPEKA, KANSAS suffered amputations involving bone loss to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation, with stamping machinery, presses except printing identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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