Frito Lay

Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Crushing injuries — DENVER, COLORADO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Frito Lay in DENVER, COLORADO
Employer Frito Lay Report ID 2017076182
Address 11645 E. 37th Ave. City, State ZIP DENVER, COLORADO 80239
Event Date July 6, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Crushing injuries Body Part Foot (feet) and ankle(s)
Event Type Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment Source of Injury Cranes, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 311919 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 39.76000, -104.85000

Incident Narrative

An employee was moving a disabled cab crane with a coworker when his left foot and ankle were crushed between the crane and the track.

Incident Summary

On July 6, 2017, a worker at Frito Lay in DENVER, COLORADO suffered crushing injuries to the foot (feet) and ankle(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with cranes, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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