Cobey Inc.

Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning - Amputations - BUFFALO, New York

AMPUTATION, Worker suffered amputation at Cobey Inc. in BUFFALO, New York
Employer Cobey Inc.
Address 1 Ship Canal Parkway
City, State ZIP BUFFALO, New York 14218
Report ID 2016065524
Event Date June 21, 2016
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source of Injury Sandblasters-powered
Industry (NAICS) 333912
Inspection # 1157397
GPS Coordinates 42.83287, -78.85159

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Incident Narrative

An employee suffered three fingertip amputations while unclogging a sandblaster.

Incident Summary

On June 21, 2016, a worker at Cobey Inc. in BUFFALO, New York suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with sandblasters-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

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Frequently Asked Questions

Workers who suffer amputations on the job are generally entitled to workers' compensation benefits covering all medical treatment, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and a portion of lost wages. Many states also provide scheduled permanent disability benefits for the loss of a limb or digit, a fixed payment based on the specific body part affected. In cases where employer negligence was egregious or equipment was defective, a personal injury lawsuit against a third party (the equipment manufacturer) may be possible in addition to workers' comp. An attorney specializing in workers' compensation can advise on available options. Report the injury to OSHA at 1-800-321-OSHA within 24 hours.

After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.

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