E&K OF DENVER
Struck by discharged object or substance — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — DENVER, COLORADO
| Employer | E&K OF DENVER | Report ID | 2020109523 |
| Address | 1401 E. 69TH AVENUE | City, State ZIP | DENVER, COLORADO 80022 |
| Event Date | October 6, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Tool parts, accessories, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Striking and nailing handtools-powered, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.82000, -104.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cleaning/servicing a powder-actuated tool. While the tool was disassembled and the piston was against the palm of his left hand, the trigger was actuated. The tool was loaded with boosters and projected the piston into the employee's left hand/wrist. The employee sustained a punctured left hand.
Incident Summary
On October 6, 2020, a worker at E&K OF DENVER in DENVER, COLORADO suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with tool parts, accessories, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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