Western States Fire Protection
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — AURORA, COLORADO
| Employer | Western States Fire Protection | Report ID | 2016087737 |
| Address | 2501 Dallas St | City, State ZIP | AURORA, COLORADO 80012 |
| Event Date | August 17, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 922160 | Inspection # | 1171830 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.75000, -104.87000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee sustained a right index finger amputation while cutting all-thread pipe using a portable band saw.
Incident Summary
On August 17, 2016, a worker at Western States Fire Protection in AURORA, COLORADO suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with saws-powered, except chainsaws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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