Evraz Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — PUEBLO, COLORADO
| Employer | Evraz Inc. | Report ID | 2015029910 |
| Address | 1612 E. Abriendo Ave. | City, State ZIP | PUEBLO, COLORADO 81004 |
| Event Date | February 14, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Foot (feet), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331111 | Inspection # | 1126756 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.23000, -104.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a rail saw and drill table when a hydraulic cylinder became detached from a push bar and the machine jammed. While attempting to unjam the machine, he placed his right foot between the end of the cylinder and the jammed push bar. The hydraulic ram then actuated and punctured his right foot.
Incident Summary
On February 14, 2015, a worker at Evraz Inc. in PUEBLO, COLORADO suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the foot (feet), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 5,298 severe injury reports involving "Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning" incidents in our database. Browse all Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2020 | Start Kleen Legacy | DALLAS, TEXAS | Amputations | Amp. |
| Feb 4, 2021 | The Hartz Mountain Corporation | PLEASANT PLAIN, OHIO | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Oct 24, 2020 | DU Mond Grain, LLC | UNION SPRINGS, NEW YORK | Amputations | Amp. |
| Feb 2, 2022 | TRI-STATE LUMBER AND LAND, INC. | TREGO, WISCONSIN | Amputations | Amp. |
| Jan 12, 2017 | CONSOLIDATED CATFISH COMPANIES, LLC | ISOLA, MISSISSIPPI | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Hosp. |
| Feb 16, 2022 | Amick Farm | LAUREL, MISSISSIPPI | Amputations | Amp. |
| Dec 17, 2020 | Pallet Consultants Atlanta | ATLANTA, GEORGIA | Cuts, lacerations | Hosp. |
| Aug 14, 2015 | Deflecto | DOVER, OHIO | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |