Heritage Bag Company
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation - Amputations - ROANOKE, Texas
| Employer | Heritage Bag Company |
| Address | 501 Gateway Parkway |
| City, State ZIP | ROANOKE, Texas 76262 |
| Report ID | 2015021034 |
| Event Date | February 2, 2015 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation |
| Source of Injury | Packaging, wrapping, bundling machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326111 |
| Inspection # | 1034449 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.99901, -97.24138 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
The employee was performing maintenance on a piece of machinery next to a bag machine where film was being pulled. The bag machine started malfunctioning. The employee began to re-route the film on the bag machine while the equipment was energized. The employee got his left hand caught in the rollers of the bag machine, which pulled his hand into the gears and belt.
Incident Summary
On February 2, 2015, a worker at Heritage Bag Company in ROANOKE, Texas suffered amputations to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with packaging, wrapping, bundling machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 6,694 severe injury reports involving "Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation" incidents in our database. Browse all Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2023 | Mau Workforce Solutions | MIDLAND CITY, Alabama | Crushing injuries | Hosp. |
| Jul 18, 2023 | Lapham-Hickey Steel Corp. | MADISON, Illinois | Amputations | Amp. |
| Dec 19, 2016 | Sellars Absorbent Materials, Inc. | MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin | Amputations | Amp. |
| Mar 11, 2023 | Waste Management of Florida | PEMBROKE PINES, Florida | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Jul 21, 2016 | Lewis Brothers Lumber Company, Inc | ALICEVILLE, Alabama | Fractures | Hosp., Amp. |
| May 22, 2019 | HMA Concrete LLC | TOWNSEND, Delaware | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| Feb 12, 2016 | Moses Electric Inc. | ITTA BENA, Mississippi | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| Aug 13, 2015 | Nexans Energy USA Inc. | CHESTER, New York | Amputations | Amp. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Workers who suffer amputations on the job are generally entitled to workers' compensation benefits covering all medical treatment, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and a portion of lost wages. Many states also provide scheduled permanent disability benefits for the loss of a limb or digit, a fixed payment based on the specific body part affected. In cases where employer negligence was egregious or equipment was defective, a personal injury lawsuit against a third party (the equipment manufacturer) may be possible in addition to workers' comp. An attorney specializing in workers' compensation can advise on available options. Report the injury to OSHA at 1-800-321-OSHA within 24 hours.
After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.
You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately, they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.
About This OSHA Report
This is a severe injury report filed with OSHA. Employers are required to report all work-related fatalities and severe injuries within 8 to 24 hours. Browse more reports by employer, state, or industry below.