Amputations

Name: Amputations at WESTERN METALS RECYCLING LLC
Start: 7/7/2015

1 amputation · 2015074372 · 7/7/2015 · WESTERN METALS RECYCLING LLC

Severity

Hospitalized: 0
Amputation: 1
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Fingertip(s)
Nature of injury: Amputations

Cause

Event: Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
Source: Metal chips, particles
Secondary source: Shearing machines

Employer

Name: WESTERN METALS RECYCLING LLC
Location: 2100 WEST OXFORD AVENUE, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, 80110
NAICS: 423930
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was operating an alligator shear to cut up catalytic converters for scrap. A piece of sharp metal popped up and severed the employee's left middle fingertip.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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