Hydro Air Components, Inc.

Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — BUFFALO, New York

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Hydro Air Components, Inc. in BUFFALO, New York
Employer Hydro Air Components, Inc.
Address 100 Rittling Blvd
City, State ZIP BUFFALO, New York 14220
Report ID 2024075961
Event Date July 3, 2024
Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
Body Part Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s)
Event Type Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation
Source of Injury Stamping machinery, presses except printing
Secondary Source Secondary source not applicable
Industry (NAICS) 333414
Inspection # 1760925
GPS Coordinates 42.84916, -78.83876

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Incident Narrative

An employee was operating a hydraulic brake press when the machine cycled and came down on his right hand, resulting in cuts to his index, middle, and ring fingers. The employee sustained a medical fingertip amputation.

Incident Summary

On July 3, 2024, a worker at Hydro Air Components, Inc. in BUFFALO, New York suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation, with stamping machinery, presses except printing identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Workers who suffer amputations on the job are generally entitled to workers' compensation benefits covering all medical treatment, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and a portion of lost wages. Many states also provide scheduled permanent disability benefits for the loss of a limb or digit — a fixed payment based on the specific body part affected. In cases where employer negligence was egregious or equipment was defective, a personal injury lawsuit against a third party (the equipment manufacturer) may be possible in addition to workers' comp. An attorney specializing in workers' compensation can advise on available options. Report the injury to OSHA at 1-800-321-OSHA within 24 hours.

After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.

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