Encon Colorado
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — DENVER, COLORADO
| Employer | Encon Colorado | Report ID | 2016054511 |
| Address | 8660 Welby Road | City, State ZIP | DENVER, COLORADO 80229 |
| Event Date | May 23, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hand(s) and arm(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container |
| Industry (NAICS) | 327390 | Inspection # | 1174849 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.85000, -104.95000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to repair a gantry crane when stored energy caused the crane's hydraulic motor wheel to release and strike the employee, breaking the left arm and middle finger.
Incident Summary
On May 23, 2016, a worker at Encon Colorado in DENVER, COLORADO suffered fractures to the hand(s) and arm(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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