MKS Instruments Inc
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — BROOMFIELD, COLORADO
| Employer | MKS Instruments Inc | Report ID | 2020099282 |
| Address | 11380 Reed Way | City, State ZIP | BROOMFIELD, COLORADO 80020 |
| Event Date | September 30, 2020 | 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 | Bending, crimping machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332999 | Inspection # | 1495386 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.90000, -105.07000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was holding a part in place at the opening to a tube bending machine. The machine crushed three fingers on the employee's left hand. All three were medically amputated.
Incident Summary
On September 30, 2020, a worker at MKS Instruments Inc in BROOMFIELD, 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 bending, crimping machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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