The Tapco Tube Company
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation — Amputations involving bone loss — MEADVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | The Tapco Tube Company | Report ID | 2024076906 |
| Address | 10748 S. Water Street Extension | City, State ZIP | MEADVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 16335 |
| Event Date | July 30, 2024 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation | Source of Injury | Conveyors unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Gloves, handguards except disposable, electric insulating | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 331210 | Inspection # | 1767104 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.61000, -80.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was unloading parts from a conveyor and placing them in boxes. He reached for a part and his rubber-coated glove got caught by the conveyor. His right middle finger was then pulled into the conveyor resulting in an amputation to the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On July 30, 2024, a worker at The Tapco Tube Company in MEADVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations involving bone loss to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation, with conveyors unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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