ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO·
WESTERN METALS RECYCLING LLC
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at WESTERN METALS RECYCLING LLC, 2100 WEST OXFORD AVENUE, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80110 on , Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
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Final narrative
An employee was operating an alligator shear to cut up catalytic converters for scrap. A piece of sharp metal popped up and severed the employee's left middle fingertip.
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