CoorsTek, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — GOLDEN, COLORADO
| Employer | CoorsTek, Inc. | Report ID | 20211210585 |
| Address | 4545 Mcintire Street | City, State ZIP | GOLDEN, COLORADO 80401 |
| Event Date | December 9, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Grinders, abraders |
| Secondary Source | Jewelry, ID badge lanyards | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 327113 | Inspection # | 1567778 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.77000, -105.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a grinding machine to grind ceramic when a button was hit and their left middle finger was caught between a ceramic part and the machine, resulting in a fingertip amputation. The machine was not guarded at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On December 9, 2021, a worker at CoorsTek, Inc. in GOLDEN, COLORADO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with grinders, abraders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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