RK MECHANICAL
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — DENVER, COLORADO
| Employer | RK MECHANICAL | Report ID | 2022087000 |
| Address | 3800 Xanthia Street | City, State ZIP | DENVER, COLORADO 80207 |
| Event Date | August 8, 2022 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Bending, crimping machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | 1613771 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.64000, -104.88000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a sheet metal coupler/bending machine, putting a groove into a piece of HVAC. The employee's left middle fingertip was caught by the machine and amputated by the swaging wheel.
Incident Summary
On August 8, 2022, a worker at RK MECHANICAL in DENVER, COLORADO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with bending, crimping machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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