Precise Cables, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — LONGMONT, COLORADO
| Employer | Precise Cables, Inc. | Report ID | 2020065399 |
| Address | 1801 Iron Horse Drive Suite A | City, State ZIP | LONGMONT, COLORADO 80501 |
| Event Date | June 10, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Special process machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 334419 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.15000, -105.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to unclog a heat shrink machine when the machine's blade amputated the employee's right middle fingertip.
Incident Summary
On June 10, 2020, a worker at Precise Cables, Inc. in LONGMONT, COLORADO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with special process machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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