M3 Distribution, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — TOMBALL, TEXAS
| Employer | M3 Distribution, Inc. | Report ID | 2023076019 |
| Address | 25116 Stanolind Road | City, State ZIP | TOMBALL, TEXAS 77375 |
| Event Date | July 7, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423610 | Inspection # | 1681833 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.12000, -95.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a heat-shrink cutter to cut heat-shrink tubing and amputated her right middle fingertip.
Incident Summary
On July 7, 2023, a worker at M3 Distribution, Inc. in TOMBALL, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, 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 4, 2023 | Crispy Maid, LLC | SYRACUSE, NEW YORK | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Hosp. |
| Dec 11, 2015 | AMERICAN WALNUT CO. | SAINT JOSEPH, MISSOURI | Cuts, lacerations | Hosp. |
| Jan 3, 2023 | Vollrath Co, LLC | KEWAUNEE, WISCONSIN | Cuts, lacerations | Hosp. |
| Aug 3, 2018 | KEY ENERGY SERVICES | MIDLAND, TEXAS | Amputations | Amp. |
| Jan 28, 2016 | Costco Wholesale | NESCONSET, NEW YORK | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| Jan 8, 2019 | M&M Manufacturing | FORT WORTH, TEXAS | Crushing injuries | Hosp. |
| Sep 6, 2016 | Ruskin Manufacturing | PARSONS, KANSAS | Amputations | Amp. |
| Feb 9, 2021 | Employers Solutions Staffing Group | EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA | Amputations | Amp. |