Hudspeth, Inc.

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — DENVER, COLORADO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Hudspeth, Inc. in DENVER, COLORADO
Employer Hudspeth, Inc. Report ID 2016065103
Address 3557 Wazee St. City, State ZIP DENVER, COLORADO 80216
Event Date June 9, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Wrist(s)
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Fasteners, connectors, ropes, ties, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Building, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 562910 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 39.76000, -104.97000

Incident Narrative

An employee was using hand tools to unload a spring that was incorporated into the structure of the building. Upon compressing the spring, it released and the bracket that housed it struck the employee, fracturing his right wrist.

Incident Summary

On June 9, 2016, a worker at Hudspeth, Inc. in DENVER, COLORADO suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with fasteners, connectors, ropes, ties, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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