TENSION ENVELOPE CORPORATION
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation - Crushing injuries - FORT WORTH, Texas
| Employer | TENSION ENVELOPE CORPORATION |
| Address | 5900 Tension Dr. |
| City, State ZIP | FORT WORTH, Texas 76112 |
| Report ID | 2017087793 |
| Event Date | August 14, 2017 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation |
| Source of Injury | Paper production machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322232 |
| Inspection # | 1258650 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.73200, -97.23117 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
An employee was helping to guide paper through a machine when the employee's right pinky finger was caught and smashed in the sprocket at the entrance to the drying run of the machine.
Incident Summary
On August 14, 2017, a worker at TENSION ENVELOPE CORPORATION in FORT WORTH, Texas suffered crushing injuries to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with paper production machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2016 | NYLACARB CORP. | VERO BEACH, Florida | Amputations | Amp. |
| Aug 2, 2019 | Valley Waste Service | NEW BRIGHTON, Pennsylvania | Amputations | Amp. |
| Aug 5, 2016 | Puffer-Sweiven, LP | STAFFORD, Texas | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| Jun 12, 2019 | Land O' Frost, Inc. | LANSING, Illinois | Amputations | Amp. |
| May 17, 2019 | Tindall Corporation | CONLEY, Georgia | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| Jul 17, 2019 | Wisconsin Cheese Group, LLC | MONTICELLO, Wisconsin | Amputations | Amp. |
| May 4, 2017 | Permian Services LLC | MIDLAND, Texas | Amputations | Amp. |
| Mar 17, 2017 | A.W. Chesterton Company | CONROE, Texas | Amputations | Amp. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Workers injured on the job have the right to medical treatment covered by workers' compensation, wage replacement benefits during recovery, and protection against retaliation for reporting the injury. You have the right to file a complaint with OSHA if you believe your workplace is unsafe, and OSHA cannot reveal your identity to your employer without your consent. You also have the right to see your OSHA 300 injury log. If your employer denies a workers' comp claim, you can appeal through your state's workers' compensation board. An occupational health attorney can advise on complex cases involving denied claims or third-party liability.
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.