Saint Joseph Hospital
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — DENVER, COLORADO
| Employer | Saint Joseph Hospital | Report ID | 20231110238 |
| Address | 1375 E 19th Avenue | City, State ZIP | DENVER, COLORADO 80218 |
| Event Date | November 6, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Chutes |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.74000, -104.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was loading bundles of linen into the seventh floor linen chute. The spring-loaded door of the chute closed on their left hand and their middle fingertip was crushed. The employee sustained an amputation to the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On November 6, 2023, a worker at Saint Joseph Hospital in DENVER, COLORADO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with chutes identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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