# Amputations at Salit Specialty Rebar
> OSHA SIR `2018054980` · 5/22/2018 · BUFFALO, NEW YORK
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
- **Source:** Bending, crimping machines
## Employer
- **Name:** Salit Specialty Rebar
- **Location:** 1050 Military Road, BUFFALO, NEW YORK, 14217
- **NAICS:** 332312
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was operating a bender machine when his right hand was caught between the rebar and the roller arm as the foot pedal was activated. His right index fingertip was then caught and amputated.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*