Ben E. Keith Foods - Winn Meat
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — DALLAS, TEXAS
| Employer | Ben E. Keith Foods - Winn Meat | Report ID | 2017054695 |
| Address | 2250 Lone Star Dr. | City, State ZIP | DALLAS, TEXAS 75212 |
| Event Date | May 24, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Butchering machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311612 | Inspection # | 1235615 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.76000, -96.85000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a band saw to cut meat when the saw blade amputated the employee's right thumb tip. The saw was guarded at the time.
Incident Summary
On May 24, 2017, a worker at Ben E. Keith Foods - Winn Meat in DALLAS, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with butchering machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 2,235 severe injury reports involving "Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2023 | Timberline Mountain Operations, LLC | DAVIS, WEST VIRGINIA | Cuts, lacerations | Hosp. |
| Jul 19, 2019 | Standard Forged Products, LLC | MC KEES ROCKS, PENNSYLVANIA | Cuts, lacerations | Hosp. |
| Jun 15, 2015 | Krogers | ANGLETON, TEXAS | Amputations | Hosp. |
| Jan 3, 2017 | Texas Timber Frames | UTOPIA, TEXAS | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| Jan 18, 2019 | First Co. | DALLAS, TEXAS | Amputations | Amp. |
| Dec 19, 2016 | Nebraska Beef, LTD | OMAHA, NEBRASKA | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| Sep 14, 2015 | Pallet Distributor | SUGARCREEK, OHIO | Amputations | Amp. |
| Jul 20, 2017 | Lake Road Generating Company, LLC | DAYVILLE, CONNECTICUT | Amputations | Amp. |
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 industry or state below.