Salit Specialty Rebar
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — BUFFALO, NEW YORK
| Employer | Salit Specialty Rebar | Report ID | 2018054980 |
| Address | 1050 Military Road | City, State ZIP | BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14217 |
| Event Date | May 22, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Bending, crimping machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 | Inspection # | 1319962 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.96000, -78.89000 | ||
Incident 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.
Incident Summary
On May 22, 2018, a worker at Salit Specialty Rebar in BUFFALO, NEW YORK suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with bending, crimping machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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