Dynalectric Company
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — AURORA, COLORADO
| Employer | Dynalectric Company | Report ID | 20181212767 |
| Address | 900 N Gun Club Road | City, State ZIP | AURORA, COLORADO 80012 |
| Event Date | December 12, 2018 | Outcome | 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 | Delivery truck or van |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.72000, -104.71000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's hand was resting on the delivery truck's lift gate when it was activated. The employee suffered a finger amputation.
Incident Summary
On December 12, 2018, a worker at Dynalectric Company in AURORA, 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 delivery truck or van identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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