Target Corporation
Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified — Amputations — PUEBLO, COLORADO
| Employer | Target Corporation | Report ID | 20201211429 |
| Address | 34800 E United Ave | City, State ZIP | PUEBLO, COLORADO 81001 |
| Event Date | December 5, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified | Source of Injury | Garage doors |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.28000, -104.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was repairing a garage door in a warehouse. The cable released and amputated the tip of the employee's left index finger.
Incident Summary
On December 5, 2020, a worker at Target Corporation in PUEBLO, COLORADO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified, with garage doors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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