Pay and Save, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Avulsions, enucleations — DENVER, COLORADO
| Employer | Pay and Save, Inc. | Report ID | 2022032884 |
| Address | 7305 Pecos St. | City, State ZIP | DENVER, COLORADO 80221 |
| Event Date | March 31, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Avulsions, enucleations | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Meat grinders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | 1588168 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.82000, -105.00000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee opened the lid of a meat grinder and caught her arm in the meat tumbler. She suffered an avulsion to the right forearm.
Incident Summary
On March 31, 2022, a worker at Pay and Save, Inc. in DENVER, COLORADO suffered avulsions, enucleations to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with meat grinders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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