ASPHALT SPECIALTIES CO.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury — FIRESTONE, COLORADO
| Employer | ASPHALT SPECIALTIES CO. | Report ID | 2020032082 |
| Address | 11401 Weld County Road 9 3/4 | City, State ZIP | FIRESTONE, COLORADO 80504 |
| Event Date | March 4, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Multiple face locations |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Wrenches-power not determined |
| Secondary Source | Excavating machinery, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.16000, -104.96000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An excavator was being used to turn a wrench to remove nuts on a crusher. The wrench came loose and hit an employee in the head. The employee suffered a welt and knot on his forehead and a swollen right eye.
Incident Summary
On March 4, 2020, a worker at ASPHALT SPECIALTIES CO. in FIRESTONE, COLORADO suffered swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury to the multiple face locations. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with wrenches-power not determined identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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