Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Texas Roadhouse Holdings LLC, 2101 E SE Loop 323, TYLER, TEXAS 75701
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was operating a meat grinder. As the machine was in the process of stopping, the employee reached in to get a piece of meat and the grinder blade amputated the employee's index fingertip.
AmputationFingertip(s)Meat grinders
More severe injuries at Texas Roadhouse Holdings LLC
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An employee was operating a strip saw. As the employee shut off the saw, their right index and middle fingertips were amputated by the blade before it came to a complete stop.
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An employee was operating a trim saw. While trying to free a jammed board she had just cut, she came into contact with the running saw blade, which amputated her right thumb.
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After cutting a slab of beef short ribs, an employee turned to grab the pieces he had cut and his right hand contacted the saw blade. The employee sustained an amputation to his right index finger.
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