Spendrup Fan Co.
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Fractures — GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO
| Employer | Spendrup Fan Co. | Report ID | 2020021402 |
| Address | 2768 C1/2 Rd. | City, State ZIP | GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO 81502 |
| Event Date | February 12, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333413 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.04000, -108.54000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was welding an impeller section when the impeller shifted and he tried to grab it. The impeller spun and struck his left leg, causing a fracture to the left tibial plateau that required surgery and hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On February 12, 2020, a worker at Spendrup Fan Co. in GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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