Alta Equipment Group
Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing — Amputations involving bone loss — BUFFALO, NEW YORK
| Employer | Alta Equipment Group | Report ID | 20241211947 |
| Address | ADM Milling Co., 250 Ganson Street | City, State ZIP | BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14203 |
| Event Date | December 30, 2024 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing | Source of Injury | Hoists, lifts scissor, telescoping |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333924 | Inspection # | 1795414 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.86000, -78.87000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was servicing a manlift when their little finger became caught in the machinery and the finger was amputated.
Incident Summary
On December 30, 2024, a worker at Alta Equipment Group in BUFFALO, NEW YORK suffered amputations involving bone loss to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing, with hoists, lifts scissor, telescoping identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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