Empowered Energy Systems LLC
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — HOTCHKISS, COLORADO
| Employer | Empowered Energy Systems LLC | Report ID | 2016088236 |
| Address | 12125 Burritt Road | City, State ZIP | HOTCHKISS, COLORADO 81419 |
| Event Date | August 31, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Box cutters and razor knives |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221114 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.82000, -107.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was opening boxes with a box cutter and lacerated their left thumb.
Incident Summary
On August 31, 2016, a worker at Empowered Energy Systems LLC in HOTCHKISS, COLORADO suffered cuts, lacerations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with box cutters and razor knives identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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