Caterpillar Inc.
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation — Avulsions, enucleations without bone loss — CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Caterpillar Inc. | Report ID | 2025066225 |
| Address | 102 S Duncan Rd | City, State ZIP | CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS 61822 |
| Event Date | June 27, 2025 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Avulsions, enucleations without bone loss | Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation | Source of Injury | Other special process machinery n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Drives, belts, chains | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | 1834778 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.11000, -88.29000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On June 27, 2025, at approximately 8:35 AM, an employee was operating a box maker machine when their left middle fingertip was caught by a chain and sprocket. The employee's fingertip was partially amputated without loss of bone or the fingernail.
Incident Summary
On June 27, 2025, a worker at Caterpillar Inc. in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS suffered avulsions, enucleations without bone loss to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation, with other special process machinery n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 1,103 severe injury reports involving "Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation" incidents in our database. Browse all Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2024 | Lutco, Inc. | WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Hosp., Amp. |
| May 30, 2025 | Birla Carbon U.S.A., Inc. | CENTERVILLE, LOUISIANA | Amputations involving bone loss | Amp. |
| May 27, 2024 | Walmart | NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Amp. |
| Apr 9, 2024 | SJS Partnership | WACO, TEXAS | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Hosp., Amp. |
| Jun 22, 2024 | Mayco International LLC | TOLEDO, OHIO | Amputations involving bone loss | Amp. |
| Apr 9, 2025 | WST FAB LLC | MANITOWOC, WISCONSIN | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Amp. |
| Feb 21, 2024 | Morrison Products | CANTON, GEORGIA | Amputations involving bone loss | Amp. |
| Jul 30, 2025 | Element Materials Technology Broken Arrow, LLC | BROKEN ARROW, OKLAHOMA | Abrasions | Hosp. |