# Amputations at WESTERN METALS RECYCLING LLC
> OSHA SIR `2015074372` · 7/7/2015 · ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **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.

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