Power Drives Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — BUFFALO, NEW YORK
| Employer | Power Drives Inc. | Report ID | 20211210582 |
| Address | 801 Exchange Street | City, State ZIP | BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14210 |
| Event Date | December 9, 2021 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Bending, crimping machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326220 | Inspection # | 1568334 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.87000, -78.84000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a crimper. The crimper was activated and crimped the employee's left index finger, causing a partial amputation.
Incident Summary
On December 9, 2021, a worker at Power Drives Inc. in BUFFALO, NEW YORK suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. 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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