Vestas Blades America , Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — WINDSOR, COLORADO
| Employer | Vestas Blades America , Inc. | Report ID | 2015052522 |
| Address | 11140 Eastman Park Drive | City, State ZIP | WINDSOR, COLORADO 80550 |
| Event Date | May 2, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Impact wrenches-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333611 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.46000, -104.88000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A pinch point between the electric torque and a metal plate caused an employee to amputate the left index fingertip while using an electric torque wrench.
Incident Summary
On May 2, 2015, a worker at Vestas Blades America , Inc. in WINDSOR, COLORADO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with impact wrenches-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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