Global Spectrum Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — BUFFALO, NEW YORK
| Employer | Global Spectrum Inc. | Report ID | 2016076411 |
| Address | Canalside, park off of Lloyd st | City, State ZIP | BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202 |
| Event Date | July 15, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Lawn mowers-nonriding, powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561110 | Inspection # | 1162775 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.89000, -78.87000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was mowing the lawn on the side of a hill. He lost his footing and his foot went under the mower amputating two toes.
Incident Summary
On July 15, 2016, a worker at Global Spectrum Inc. in BUFFALO, NEW YORK suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with lawn mowers-nonriding, powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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