Aurubis Buffalo, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — BUFFALO, NEW YORK
| Employer | Aurubis Buffalo, Inc. | Report ID | 20181111824 |
| Address | 70 Sayre Street | City, State ZIP | BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14207 |
| Event Date | November 16, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Metalworking lathes |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 331420 | Inspection # | 1361107 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.94000, -78.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was threading a rod on a lathe when the rod caught his gloved hand. His finger was amputated.
Incident Summary
On November 16, 2018, a worker at Aurubis Buffalo, Inc. in BUFFALO, NEW YORK suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with metalworking lathes identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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