Academy Roofing, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Crushing injuries — AURORA, COLORADO
| Employer | Academy Roofing, Inc. | Report ID | 20171211672 |
| Address | 1610 Jasper Street | City, State ZIP | AURORA, COLORADO 80011 |
| Event Date | December 8, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Bending, rolling, shaping machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | 1283662 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.74000, -104.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to retrieve a piece of metal from a folding machine when he pressed the foot pedal. The machine then came down and crushed his right forearm.
Incident Summary
On December 8, 2017, a worker at Academy Roofing, Inc. in AURORA, COLORADO suffered crushing injuries to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with bending, rolling, shaping machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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