DateCityStateEmployerBody PartEvent
2021-11-01WacoTxOwens-IllinoisFinger(s), fingernail(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery
An employee was taking blank temperatures on a forming machine. As the employee inserted blank temperature probes into the blanks, their right index finger was pinched between the blank arm and the operating shaft. The finger was degloved to the first knuckle, and was later medically amputated.
2021-09-16WacoTxU.S. Greenfiber, LLCFingertip(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery
A temporary employee was adjusting film on a bagger machine. As he pulled his hand out from the longitudinal bag sealer bar, the bar came down and amputated the tips of two fingers on his left hand.
2021-09-15WacoTxCOCA COLA BOTTLING CO.Ankle(s)Fall or jump from and struck by same vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway
On September 15, 2021, at 9:50 PM, an employee was operating a ride-on pallet jack and fell off while navigating a turn. The pallet jack then struck the employee and pinned his ankles against a pallet. The employee was hospitalized for bilateral ankle fractures.
2021-08-20WacoTxJessup Manufactured Housing, LLCHand(s) and finger(s)Struck by discharged object or substance
An employee was attempting to remove a jammed staple in a pneumatic staple gun. The staple gun fired a 2-inch staple into the employee's right thumb and palm.
2021-07-09WacoTxHolt TX, LTDHeadStruck by object or equipment
An employee was removing a pin from a portable track press. The pin struck the employee on the head causing a laceration.
2021-02-24WacoTxWaco Boom Manufacturing, LLCFingertip(s)Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects
An employee was cutting a billet with a horizontal bandsaw. As the employee closed the vise, his finger was pinched between the vise and the billet. He suffered a partial fingertip amputation.
2021-02-06WacoTxTractor Supply Distribution CenterLower leg(s)Part of occupant’s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident
An employee was driving down the main aisle towards the bulk heavy area. The employee's lower left leg was caught between the lift and the pallet stop at the end of an aisle.
2021-01-08WacoTxAlamo Structural Steel, LLCFinger(s), fingernail(s)Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c.
An employee was trying to flip a square steel tube using a flip bar. The tube did not flip all the way and came back down onto the employee's left pinky and ring fingers, crushing them against the edge of another steel tube. The employee's left pinky finger was amputated at the first joint and the ring finger was lacerated.
2020-10-16WacoTxClayton HomesFingertip(s)Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
An employee was cutting a 1x4 piece of wood using a miter saw when the saw lacerated his left middle finger and amputated his left ring fingertip.
2020-10-16WacoTxSisk-Robb, IncorporatedNonclassifiableIndirect exposure to electricity
An employee cut into an electrical conduit wire while he was removing asbestos insulation from a demolition site. The employee was hospitalized for electrical burns.
2020-10-12WacoTxKnife RiverHand(s) and arm(s)Contact with hot objects or substances
A team member was unhooking the asphalt oil supply line from a tanker truck when hot asphalt oil sprayed onto his hands and arms causing burns that required hospitalization.
2020-10-05WacoTxM. Lipsitz & Co., Ltd.Upper and lower limb(s)Jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway
An employee was operating a forklift. The forklift left the roadway and overturned and the employee suffered a fractured left arm and leg.
2020-09-30WacoTxWaco Boom Manufacturing, LLCThigh(s)Fall on same level due to tripping over an object
An employee was carrying a pallet, tripped on a rock, and fell on the parking lot. The employee suffered a fractured upper right leg.
2020-06-17WacoTexasSwan Products, LLCFinger(s), fingernail(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
An employee was about to start winding the core of a hose on a reel, which requires attaching the end of the core to an air inlet on the side of the reel. The reel becomes automated once the hose core is attached and begins to spin. When she went to attach the core to the air inlet, the reel began to automatically spin. Her hand was caught between the spinning reel and a clamp that holds the pin in, resulting in a fracture to the second metacarpal bone of the left hand.
2020-06-09WacoTexasRenaissance Contractors, Inc.Fingertip(s)Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
While an employee was disconnecting a sling, an I-beam slid downward pinching the employee's finger. He sustained an amputation to the left ring fingertip.
2020-05-29WacoTexasKnife River CorporationFingertip(s)Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
An employee was using a gas trimmer to cut brush when he was stung by a wasp on the left arm. The employee swatted with his right hand across his body and made contact with the blades of the trimmer, amputating the tip of his right ring finger.
2020-05-08WacoTexasPackless IndustriesFinger(s), fingernail(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
An employee initiated a machine to start a production cycle. His hand was in the path of the machine's closing guard, which closed on and caused the amputation of his left index finger's distal phalanx.
2020-05-05WacoTexasTime Manufacturing Company - VersaliftBrainFall on same level due to tripping over self
While carrying wood blocks, an employee turned, tripped, and fell. The employee's head hit a metal tool box, requiring hospitalization.
2020-01-25WacoTexasWaco BoomFingertip(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
An employee was operating machinery when their left ring finger was caught, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
2020-01-23WacoTexasTexas Lehigh Cement CompanArm(s)Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet
An employee was stepping down from a 12-inch-high scale when the employee fell and fractured the right arm.
2020-01-15WacoTexasAAFES Waco Distribution CenterFingertip(s)Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
An employee was operating an overhead crane to lift a forklift battery for cleaning when his left middle finger was caught in the crane clamp, resulting in a left middle fingertip amputation.
2019-09-06WacoTexas Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc.Wrist(s)Injured by object breaking in hand
An employee was putting bottles on a pallet. A bottle broke, lacerating his left wrist.
2019-09-05WacoTexasGalbraith Lumber CompanyBODY SYSTEMSExposure to environmental heat
An employee working in the yard started feeling weak and was cramping. He was hospitalized for heat stroke.
2019-08-21WacoTexasB-Corp Utilities, Inc.Finger(s), fingernail(s)Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
An employee was holding a piece of metal attached to a cable when the cable pulled and the employee's hand was caught between a metal part and pipe, causing an amputation of the left middle finger above the second joint.
2019-08-19WacoTexasClarke Products, Inc.Fingertip(s)Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
An employee was using a table saw when the wood flipped and the employee's hand slipped, resulting in a left thumb tip amputation.
2019-08-07WacoTexasFlamco of TexasFingertip(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
An employee was standing on top of forklift forks when the forks were lowered and the employee's finger was caught in the hydraulic pinch point. The employee's left index fingertip was amputated.
2019-04-26WacoTexasPilgrimsFingertip(s)Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
An employee was unclogging a drain with a mechanical plumbers snake when his right hand was entangled in the hose resulting in the amputation of the right thumb tip.
2019-03-12WacoTexasElixir Door & Metals CompanyFinger(s), fingernail(s)Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects
An employee was adjusting a jammed machine when his finger was amputated.
2019-03-05WacoTexasKnife River Corporation - SouthNeck, except internal location of diseases or disordersStruck by dislodged flying object, particle
Wear plates for a mixer were being manufactured. The bit that was used to punch holes shattered and a fragment of it lodged in an employee's neck.
2019-01-21WacoTexasTime ManufacturingHead and neckCaught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
An employee was operating a lathe and was sanding a 1.5 x 20-inch chrome pipe with sand paper when the sand paper became caught on the rotating chuck. The sand paper grabbed his glove and pulled his right hand and arm into the machine, up to his neck. The employee suffered a severe laceration to the face and neck.
2018-08-02WacoTexasOwens-Brockway Glass ContainerFinger(s), fingernail(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c.
An employee was working at the back of a bottle-making machine, adjusting one of its parameters. His hand was caught between the arm and frame of the machine, and his left ring finger was amputated at the first joint.
2018-07-30WacoTexasAAFES Waco Distribution CenterMultiple body partsOther fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet
An employee was working from an extension ladder, about 16 feet high, to check an air conditioning vent. The ladder slipped and he fell to the ground, breaking ribs and his right arm, suffering kidney and lung contusions, and striking his head.
2018-07-19WacoTexasAxion Structural Innovations, LLCFingernail(s), nailbed(s) Struck against object or equipment
An employee was working from a scissor lift about 4 or 5 feet above the ground, removing R-panels from the outside of a tin building. He slipped, and his right hand contacted an exhaust fan mounted on a panel. The fan blade lacerated his right ring finger and partially amputated the nail bed on the little finger.
2018-05-14WacoTexasEqualizer, Inc.Head and trunkOther fall to lower level
An employee was using a ladder to enter and clean a liquid fertilizer tank when he fell. He sustained a cracked skull, broken ribs, and bruised organs, requiring hospitalization.
2018-05-08WacoTexasSanderson FarmsFingertip(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
While attempting to remove a chicken thigh from a plastic modular belting line, an employee's finger was caught on a section of the belt resulting in amputation of the right middle fingertip.
2018-02-27WacoTexasBush's ChickenHand(s) and wrist(s)Fall on same level due to slipping
An employee was walking by the fryers when he slipped and fell, suffering burns on his right hand and wrist.
2018-01-30WacoTexasCARGILLFingertip(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
An employee was using a pneumatic cutter to cut a turkey neck when the cutter amputated his middle fingertip.
2017-08-18WacoTexasEsco Laminating Texas, Inc.Finger(s), fingernail(s)Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
An employee was operating a saw when he heard a pop sound. He turned off the saw and was inspecting it when then the still-rotating blade amputated his left index finger. The blade cover was removed at the time of the incident.
2017-08-14WacoTexasMarathon NorcoFinger(s), fingernail(s)Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
An employee's left- and right-hand fingers were smashed by metal plates as they were being lowered.
2017-07-26WacoTexasAxion Structural Innovations LLCFingertip(s)Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
An employee was cleaning shavings from a drill when a coworker pushed a rail tie down the rollers. The injured employee's left index fingertip was pinched and partially amputated between the tie and the drill.
2017-07-05WacoTexasMedxcel Facilities ManagementBODY SYSTEMSExposure to environmental heat
An employee was picking up trash when he fainted due to dehydration and hit his head on the floor.
2017-05-24WacoTexasHOBBS BONDED FIBERSFinger(s), fingernail(s)Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
An employee was underneath a card apron attempting to remove fibers from the fan blower. He was trying to un-choke the hose inside the fan housing when his right hand made contact with the rotating blades, amputating his ring finger.
2017-04-26WacoTexasCoca ColaUpper and lower limb(s)Other fall to lower level
An employee was troubleshooting a machine from a ladder when he fell from the ladder and struck the floor. He was hospitalized for a fractured right leg and fractured right elbow.
2017-02-09WacoTexasPilgrimsLeg(s)Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area
An employee was placing a hold tag on a pallet in the shipping dock area when a forklift struck him, fracturing his left leg.
2017-01-06WacoTexasFlamco of Texas Inc.Hand(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
An employee was feeding materials into a machine when her glove was caught in the rollers, pulling her fingers in and amputating her left hand.
2016-10-11WacoTexasTractor SupplyFoot (feet) and ankle(s)Part of occupant’s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident
An employee was operating a stand-up forklift when his foot was caught between the lift and a column, fracturing his left ankle and heel.
2016-08-30WacoTexasMartin MariettaThigh(s)Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet
While climbing out of the tanker truck, an employee missed a step and fell to the ground fracturing their femur.
2016-08-03WacoTexasEquibrand Holding CorporationFinger(s), fingernail(s)Entangled in other object or equipment
While roping cattle at a team roping event, an employee's right thumb became caught in the rope and was amputated.
2016-06-16WacoTexasL3 Communication PIDChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersOther fall to lower level
An employee was descending a ladder when he missed the last step. He grabbed onto the ladder of the injured employee, who was working next to him, knocking him off. The injured employee suffered a collapsed lung and cracked ribs.
2016-05-11WacoTexasCargill Meat SolutionsArm(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c.
While swabbing operating equipment, an employee's sleeve was caught in the conveyor, pulling the employee's left arm into the machine. The employee's arm suffered a compound fracture and skin removal.
2016-05-07WacoTexasPilgrimsFingertip(s)Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
An employee was moving spare parts and caught a finger in the hinge/assembly part resulting in the amputation of the left ring fingertip.
2016-04-21WacoTexasL-3 CommunicationsAnkle(s)Slip or trip without fall, n.e.c.
An employee stepped off a forklift and rolled his left ankle, breaking it.
2016-03-22WacoTexasFleetwood HomesKnee(s)Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
An employee was installing an eave on a manufactured home using a pneumatic staple gun when the gun discharged a staple into his left kneecap.
2016-02-22WacoTexasAXION International, Inc.Multiple body partsStruck by dislodged flying object, particle
Employees were standing in front of an extrusion machine studying a test run of material while other employees were grinding on the mold. A sudden release of pressure forced material and components out of the mold. As a result, an employee suffered multiple face fractures, a laceration above the right eye, broken fingers, and broken ribs.
2016-01-29WacoTexasSanderson Farms Inc. Processing DivisionJaw, chinHitting, kicking, beating, shoving
An employee clocked out and was leaving the plant for the day. The employee got into a physical altercation with another employee who struck him in the face resulting in a broken jaw requiring hospitalization.
2015-12-03WacoTexasLochridge Priest, Inc. Hand(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
An employee's left hand was crushed while operating the sheet metal roller machine.
2015-11-11WacoTexasFleetwood HomesFinger(s), fingernail(s)Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
An employee was pulling a dolly from under a manufactured house when three fingers got pinched between the dolly and the frame of the structure. Her left-hand middle, index, and ring fingers were partially amputated (soft tissue only, no bone).
2015-11-06WacoTexasBaylor University, WacoBODY SYSTEMSInhalation of harmful substance-single episode
An employee attempted to contain an active fire using a fire extinguisher when she suffered smoke inhalation. She was hospitalized.
2015-10-21WacoTexasOwens Illinois GlassFinger(s), fingernail(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
An employee was making an adjustment to a pneumatic strapper head that was energized. Pneumatic pressure kicked back pinching the employee's right ring finger between the adjustment tool and the metal plating causing a loss of soft tissue (no bone) requiring surgical repair.
2015-10-19WacoTexasRatliff Ready MixNonclassifiableRan off roadway
An employee was involved in a motor vehicle accident while on the job and driving a company vehicle.
2015-10-14WacoTexasSANDERSON FARM INCNonclassifiableOther fall to lower level less than 6 feet
An employee fell five feet from the edge of the scalder. Fall protection was not used at the time of the incident.
2015-09-23WacoTexasSanderson FarmsAbdomen, except internal location of diseases or disordersInjured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
An employee was cutting and deboning shoulders when the knife lacerated his abdomen. He was hospitalized.
2015-08-31WacoTexasGoodwill Contract Services, Inc.BrainPedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle on side of road
An employee was picking up trash on the roadway. She finished picking up the trash and got into the truck. A blanket in the truck blew out onto the road. She stopped the truck, pulled into the emergency lane, and got out to retrieve the blanket when she was struck by a passing pickup truck. She sustained extensive head trauma.
2015-08-26WacoTexasCaterpillar Work ToolsFingertip(s)Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker
An employee was moving a tie rod part from a cart to assemble into a larger part. The part slipped from his hands and when he tried to catch the 18 pound part his middle finger was crushed between the part and the table resulting in the amputation of the fingertip.
2015-08-24WacoTexasBaylor UniversityFinger(s), fingernail(s)Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
An employee was stripping wires using a knife and cut his finger. When they tried to wrap his finger, he passed out and hit his head on the floor causing head injury.
2015-08-17WacoTexasRidgewood Golf CourseShoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e)Nonroadway noncollision incident, n.e.c.
An employee drove a golf cart into the pond and dislocated their shoulder.
2015-04-29WacoTexasSC2, Inc.Finger(s), fingernail(s)Struck by falling object or equipment
While bolting two metal plates together one plate slipped and severed a finger.
2015-04-11WacoTexasPackless Metal Hose, Inc.Hand(s)Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
An employee was waxing a moving, horizontal bandsaw blade. The blade caught his work gloves and pulled his hand onto the blade, causing serious injuries.
2015-04-01WacoTexasHOBBS BONDED FIBERSHand(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
An employee was feeding trim into a roller when the machine became jammed. The employee went to the rear of the machine, opened the door, and began pulling fiber from the duct work. He reached into the back of the duct work towards the machine; his hand was injured by the rollers.
2015-03-20WacoTexasPackaging Corporation of AmericaFoot (feet)Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker
A forklift battery fell on and broke an employee's left foot as he was changing the battery.
2015-03-05WacoTexasBaylor Scott & WhiteNonclassifiableFall on same level due to slipping
Employee fell on ice when walking across the parking lot.