Metalico, Inc.
Caught or wedged between objects nonrunning — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — ASHVILLE, NEW YORK
| Employer | Metalico, Inc. | Report ID | 2025021293 |
| Address | 5338 Route 474 | City, State ZIP | ASHVILLE, NEW YORK 14710 |
| Event Date | February 10, 2025 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Caught or wedged between objects nonrunning | Source of Injury | Vehicle and machine attachments n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423930 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.08000, -79.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was emptying a self-dumping hopper. After the load was dumped, the hopper bounced back and crushed the employee's left index finger. The employee sustained an amputation of his index fingertip.
Incident Summary
On February 10, 2025, a worker at Metalico, Inc. in ASHVILLE, NEW YORK suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as caught or wedged between objects nonrunning, with vehicle and machine attachments n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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