Footprint Medical

Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation - Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified - SAN ANTONIO, Texas

AMPUTATION, Worker suffered amputation at Footprint Medical in SAN ANTONIO, Texas
Employer Footprint Medical
Address 5823 Sebastian Place
City, State ZIP SAN ANTONIO, Texas 78249
Report ID 2025087849
Event Date August 8, 2025
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
Body Part Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s)
Event Type Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation
Source of Injury Plastic injection molding machinery
Secondary Source Secondary source not applicable
Industry (NAICS) 339112
Inspection # 1844185
GPS Coordinates 29.56000, -98.60000

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Incident Narrative

On August 8, 2025, an employee was operating a table-top injection molding machine. He refilled the barrel of the machine with resin and began a pack procedure in which the plunger of the machine moved into the barrel to compress plastic pellets into the mix. The plunger caught and amputated his fingertip.

Incident Summary

On August 8, 2025, a worker at Footprint Medical in SAN ANTONIO, Texas suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation, with plastic injection molding machinery 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.

After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.

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