Pratt Recycling, Inc.

Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing — Amputations involving bone loss — DENTON, TEXAS

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Pratt Recycling, Inc. in DENTON, TEXAS
Employer Pratt Recycling, Inc. Report ID 2025032205
Address 1401 Mayhill Rd. City, State ZIP DENTON, TEXAS 76208
Event Date March 7, 2025 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations involving bone loss Body Part Wrist(s)
Event Type Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing Source of Injury Trash compactors, shredders
Secondary Source Secondary source not applicable
Industry (NAICS) 423930 Inspection # 1810388
GPS Coordinates 33.19000, -97.08000

Incident Narrative

An employee was troubleshooting an electrical issue on a baler. When the machine started, the employee's hand was amputated.

Incident Summary

On March 7, 2025, a worker at Pratt Recycling, Inc. in DENTON, TEXAS suffered amputations involving bone loss to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing, with trash compactors, shredders identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

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