DateCityStateEmployerBody PartEvent
2021-03-19BruceMsWeyerhaeuser Company, Bruce, MS.Fingertip(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
An employee was clearing out sawdust from a rotary feeder. The employee's right middle finger was caught by a paddle wheel inside the feeder, causing the amputation of the fingertip. The machine was not locked out at the time.
2019-09-10Bruceton MillsWest VirginiU.S. Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of PrisonsFinger(s), fingernail(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
An employee was holding a door open when the door automatically closed, catching his hand and causing a partial amputation to the right middle finger.
2019-01-24BrucevilleTexasQuality Parts Supply, Ltd.Thigh(s)Fall on same level due to tripping
An employee tripped while exiting his office, falling to the ground and tearing his hamstring. He was hospitalized, undergoing surgery.
2017-07-28Bruceton MillsWest VirginiU.S. Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of PrisonsFingertip(s)Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
An employee was operating a food slicer to cut potatoes, when her fingers made contact with the blade. The first two fingertips on right hand were amputated, and a nail was damaged.
2017-03-21BruceWisconsinDairi Concepts LLCGroinOverexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode
An employee was pulling a 50 lb. bag of powdered cheese across a pallet on the production floor when he felt a sharp pain in his lower abdomen.
2016-07-28Bruceton MillsWest VirginiAllegheny Wood Products InternationalFingertip(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
An employee tried to free up a cam follower by turning the belt system. The cam follower loosened and turned very quickly, catching and lacerating the employee's right little finger, with a possible fingertip amputation.
2016-03-10Bruceton MillsWest VirginiEmployer Solutions Staffing Group II LLCFoot (feet)Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker
On March 10, 2016, at approximately 12:00 p.m., an employee was injured after dropping a wooden board, weighing up to 50 pounds, on his left foot. He was hospitalized when his injury became infected.