BUFFAO WIRE WORKS
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Fractures — BUFFALO, NEW YORK
| Employer | BUFFAO WIRE WORKS | Report ID | 2015097216 |
| Address | 1165 Clinton Street | City, State ZIP | BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14206 |
| Event Date | September 14, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332618 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.87000, -78.83000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An operator leaned into the loom to adjust a pin. The beater bar came back on the operator and broke his ribs. The machine was not locked out at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On September 14, 2015, a worker at BUFFAO WIRE WORKS in BUFFALO, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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