Evraz Inc.

Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning - Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds - PUEBLO, Colorado

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Evraz Inc. in PUEBLO, Colorado
Employer Evraz Inc.
Address 1612 E. Abriendo Ave.
City, State ZIP PUEBLO, Colorado 81004
Report ID 2015029910
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 38.23855, -104.61366

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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.

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