Hudspeth, Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — 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.
Context
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