Multisorb, Filtration Group
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — BUFFALO, NEW YORK
| Employer | Multisorb, Filtration Group | Report ID | 2023087045 |
| Address | 325 Harlem Road | City, State ZIP | BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14224 |
| Event Date | August 3, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Box cutters and razor knives |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325998 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.84000, -78.78000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a razor knife to open a box of flanges for processing when they cut their left ring or index finger. A fingertip was amputated without bone loss.
Incident Summary
On August 3, 2023, a worker at Multisorb, Filtration Group in BUFFALO, NEW YORK suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with box cutters and razor knives identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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