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Total incidents
273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
Classifications
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Scoped to BYK USA LLC
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October 9, 2023 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
BYK USA LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Production Operator was attempting to clean a rotary valve and failed to properly isolate and lockout the electrical disconnect. The Operator inserted EE's right hand into the running rotary valve, amputating the middle and distal phalanges on EE's index and middle fingers, and partially amputating the distal phalange on EE's thumb.

October 21, 2017 TX · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator MACHINERY
BYK USA LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

A Plant Operator removed a rotary valve cover to inspect for clay buildup. The Operator failed to isolate and lockout power to the R.V. prior to removing the cover, per company rules. The Operator placed left hand in the chute to remove some clay, and ee middle and ring fingers came in contact with the R.V. blades, amputating the distal phelanges on both fingers.

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