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Amputations

1 amputation · 2018054980 · 5/22/2018 · Salit Specialty Rebar

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source
Bending, crimping machines

Employer

Name
Salit Specialty Rebar
Location
1050 Military Road, BUFFALO, NEW YORK, 14217
NAICS
332312
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was operating a bender machine when his right hand was caught between the rebar and the roller arm as the foot pedal was activated. His right index fingertip was then caught and amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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