Wilsonart LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — TEMPLE, TEXAS
| Employer | Wilsonart LLC | Report ID | 2019054698 |
| Address | 10501 NW HK Dodgen Loop | City, State ZIP | TEMPLE, TEXAS 76504 |
| Event Date | May 8, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.14000, -97.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were operating the cut-down saw in the distribution area. While the cut-down saw was in the lowered position, the injured employee was taking measurements. When the saw engaged, the injured employee's finger was caught in the saw guard and partially amputated.
Incident Summary
On May 8, 2019, a worker at Wilsonart LLC in TEMPLE, TEXAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2015 | Penn Wood Products, Inc | EAST BERLIN, PENNSYLVANIA | Amputations | Amp. |
| Jun 7, 2019 | Jonell Inc. | BRECKENRIDGE, TEXAS | Amputations | Amp. |
| Mar 29, 2017 | Atco Rubber Products, Inc. | PLANT CITY, FLORIDA | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Hosp. |
| Dec 22, 2016 | Inline Plastics Corp. | MCDONOUGH, GEORGIA | Amputations | Amp. |
| Sep 23, 2021 | NHI Mechanical Motion, LLC | CLAREMONT, NEW HAMPSHIRE | Amputations | Amp. |
| Apr 22, 2019 | Gill Dairy, LLC. | SOUTH SOLON, OHIO | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Mar 17, 2021 | LOUISA FOOD PRODUCTS INC. | SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI | Amputations | Amp. |
| Jan 27, 2016 | WLP Energy Services, LLC | DENVER CITY, TEXAS | Amputations | Amp. |