Foothills Energy Services, Inc.
Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Fractures — WINDSOR, COLORADO
| Employer | Foothills Energy Services, Inc. | Report ID | 2022076306 |
| Address | HWY 392 & Conty Rd 21 | City, State ZIP | WINDSOR, COLORADO 80528 |
| Event Date | July 19, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle | Source of Injury | Mini excavators |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237130 | Inspection # | 1609104 |
Incident Narrative
An employee was greasing the blade of a mini excavator. The blade was lowered and crushed the employee's left foot, causing a fracture.
Incident Summary
On July 19, 2022, a worker at Foothills Energy Services, Inc. in WINDSOR, COLORADO suffered fractures to the foot (feet), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by swinging part of powered vehicle, with mini excavators identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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