Volt Information Sciences Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — DENVER, COLORADO
| Employer | Volt Information Sciences Inc. | Report ID | 2023010383 |
| Address | Johns Manville, 11600 E 53RD AVE | City, State ZIP | DENVER, COLORADO 80239 |
| Event Date | January 12, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561320 | Inspection # | 1644147 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.79000, -104.85000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A temporary employee was operating an insulation cutter. The employee went to clear a jam and amputated their right middle fingertip.
Incident Summary
On January 12, 2023, a worker at Volt Information Sciences Inc. in DENVER, COLORADO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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