Kiewit Infrastructure
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — DENVER, COLORADO
| Employer | Kiewit Infrastructure | Report ID | 2021119813 |
| Address | 4655 Gaylord St. | City, State ZIP | DENVER, COLORADO 80216 |
| Event Date | November 12, 2021 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.78000, -104.96000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a circular saw to score 1/8 inch plywood. The saw blade amputated the tip of his left index finger.
Incident Summary
On November 12, 2021, a worker at Kiewit Infrastructure in DENVER, COLORADO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with saws-powered, except chainsaws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 2,124 severe injury reports involving "Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker" incidents in our database. Browse all Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2017 | Tyson Fresh Meat | AMARILLO, TEXAS | Cuts, lacerations | Hosp. |
| Nov 25, 2015 | TRUE MANUFACTURING | BOWLING GREEN, MISSOURI | Amputations | Amp. |
| Apr 26, 2019 | Republic Services | WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Hosp. |
| Apr 25, 2017 | Bentonville Plastics Inc | BENTONVILLE, ARKANSAS | Amputations | Amp. |
| Mar 27, 2023 | Jung Electric Service | LINCOLN, NEBRASKA | Cuts, lacerations | Hosp. |
| Aug 22, 2023 | AT&T Inc. | DALLAS, TEXAS | Amputations | Amp. |
| Feb 15, 2018 | Poly Films, Inc. | OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA | Cuts, lacerations | Hosp. |
| Feb 15, 2023 | W&W Energy Services | BIG LAKE, TEXAS | Amputations | Amp. |