American Rockwool Manufacturing, LLC
Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing - Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified - BELTON, Texas
| Employer | American Rockwool Manufacturing, LLC |
| Address | 440 Jackrabbit Flat Road |
| City, State ZIP | BELTON, Texas 76513 |
| Report ID | 2025076947 |
| Event Date | July 17, 2025 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified |
| Body Part | Thumb(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing |
| Source of Injury | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 327993 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.07000, -97.57000 |
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Incident Narrative
On July 17, 2025, an employee was informed that the overtravel cable came off the wire rope drum. He went to unwind the rope drum. The bucket moved and caused the rope to tighten on the employee's right thumb, resulting in a partial amputation.
Incident Summary
On July 17, 2025, a worker at American Rockwool Manufacturing, LLC in BELTON, Texas suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the thumb(s). The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing, with metal, woodworking, and special material machinery unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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Frequently Asked Questions
Workers who suffer amputations on the job are generally entitled to workers' compensation benefits covering all medical treatment, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and a portion of lost wages. Many states also provide scheduled permanent disability benefits for the loss of a limb or digit, a fixed payment based on the specific body part affected. In cases where employer negligence was egregious or equipment was defective, a personal injury lawsuit against a third party (the equipment manufacturer) may be possible in addition to workers' comp. An attorney specializing in workers' compensation can advise on available options. Report the injury to OSHA at 1-800-321-OSHA within 24 hours.
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