Pacific Steel and Recycling
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — TWIN FALLS, IDAHO
| Employer | Pacific Steel and Recycling | Report ID | 2023054146 |
| Address | 1987 Highland Ave. | City, State ZIP | TWIN FALLS, IDAHO 83301 |
| Event Date | May 9, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Shearing machines |
| Secondary Source | Parts and materials, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423510 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.54000, -114.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting two metal valves using an alligator shear when the part he was cutting rolled over his hand, causing his right index finger to contact the blade. The employee sustained a partial amputation below the nail.
Incident Summary
On May 9, 2023, a worker at Pacific Steel and Recycling in TWIN FALLS, IDAHO suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with shearing machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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