Serv-Tech
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — LOUISVILLE, COLORADO
| Employer | Serv-Tech | Report ID | 2017010595 |
| Address | 333 Centennial Pkwy. Ste. A | City, State ZIP | LOUISVILLE, COLORADO 80027 |
| Event Date | January 19, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Drills-stationary |
| Industry (NAICS) | 335313 | Inspection # | 1208185 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.96000, -105.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a drilling machine when the clamp amputated the employee's right pinky finger. The clamp was guarded at the time.
Incident Summary
On January 19, 2017, a worker at Serv-Tech in LOUISVILLE, COLORADO suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with drills-stationary identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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