Agfinity Inc. - Corporate Office
Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified — Fractures — EATON, COLORADO
| Employer | Agfinity Inc. - Corporate Office | Report ID | 2021054115 |
| Address | Eaton Feed Mill, 300 Factory Road | City, State ZIP | EATON, COLORADO 80615 |
| Event Date | May 20, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hand(s) and finger(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified | Source of Injury | Agricultural and garden machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 112112 | Inspection # | 1533448 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.53000, -104.71000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to clear the air lock by scooping the feed down with a grain shovel. While standing on the pile of feed, he lost his balance. As he went to catch himself, his hand was caught in the air lock resulting in a broken thumb/hand.
Incident Summary
On May 20, 2021, a worker at Agfinity Inc. - Corporate Office in EATON, COLORADO suffered fractures to the hand(s) and finger(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified, with agricultural and garden machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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