G.H. Phipps Construction Companies
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — DENVER, COLORADO
| Employer | G.H. Phipps Construction Companies | Report ID | 2020054619 |
| Address | Denver International Airport - Terminal Expansion Project 9780 N. Riverwood St. | City, State ZIP | DENVER, COLORADO 80249 |
| Event Date | May 18, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | 1476054 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.83000, -104.69000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting block outs for concrete forms with a worm drive saw when the saw kicked back and cut the employee's left hand, resulting in a left pinky finger amputation.
Incident Summary
On May 18, 2020, a worker at G.H. Phipps Construction Companies in DENVER, COLORADO suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with saws-powered, except chainsaws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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