# Amputations involving bone loss at Pratt Recycling, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2025032205` · 3/7/2025 · DENTON, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Wrist(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations involving bone loss
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by running powered equipment  during maintenance, cleaning, testing
- **Source:** Trash compactors, shredders
- **Secondary source:** Secondary source not applicable
## Employer
- **Name:** Pratt Recycling, Inc.
- **Location:** 1401 Mayhill Rd., DENTON, TEXAS, 76208
- **NAICS:** 423930
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was troubleshooting an electrical issue on a baler. When the machine started, the employee's hand was amputated.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*