Accu-Tube LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO
| Employer | Accu-Tube LLC | Report ID | 2023087769 |
| Address | 3211 West Bear Creek Drive | City, State ZIP | ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80110 |
| Event Date | August 23, 2023 | 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 | Material and personnel handling machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.65000, -105.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pulling a metal wire for a cart track pulley system. The motor energized, causing his hand to become caught between the wheel and wire. The employee's little fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On August 23, 2023, a worker at Accu-Tube LLC in ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with material and personnel handling machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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