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Axelson Machine Inc

Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Amputations — FREDERICK, COLORADO

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Axelson Machine Inc in FREDERICK, COLORADO
Employer Axelson Machine Inc Report ID 2021021290
Address 8130 Indian Peaks Avenue City, State ZIP FREDERICK, COLORADO 80516
Event Date February 11, 2021 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified Source of Injury Bars, rods, reinforcing bar (rebar)
Industry (NAICS) 332710 Inspection # 1516108
GPS Coordinates 40.12000, -104.98000

Incident Narrative

An employee was cutting metal banding from a bundle of aluminum bars when a bar fell, smashing the employee's finger against a rack and resulting in amputation.

Incident Summary

On February 11, 2021, a worker at Axelson Machine Inc in FREDERICK, COLORADO suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with bars, rods, reinforcing bar (rebar) identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

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