GLH Construction Inc
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — LA SALLE, COLORADO
| Employer | GLH Construction Inc | Report ID | 2016087423 |
| Address | 100 Todd Ave | City, State ZIP | LA SALLE, COLORADO 80645 |
| Event Date | August 9, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Mini excavators |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236115 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.34000, -104.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was changing a viber plate on a mini-excavator and aligning the shim when the driver in the cab accidentally bumped the lever, causing the arm of the machine to pinch the employee's thumb. The employee's thumb tip was amputated and thumb bone was smashed, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On August 9, 2016, a worker at GLH Construction Inc in LA SALLE, COLORADO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with mini excavators identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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