K2D Inc
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — DENVER, COLORADO
| Employer | K2D Inc | Report ID | 2019066496 |
| Address | 5120 Race Court | City, State ZIP | DENVER, COLORADO 80216 |
| Event Date | June 27, 2019 | 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 | Meat grinders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311612 | Inspection # | 1412980 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.78000, -104.96000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a meat grinder and amputated the right ring finger.
Incident Summary
On June 27, 2019, a worker at K2D Inc in DENVER, 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 meat grinders identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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