Colliers Engineering & Design
Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back — Fractures — WESTMINSTER, COLORADO
| Employer | Colliers Engineering & Design | Report ID | 2024087465 |
| Address | Wadsworth Parkway & West 108th Ave | City, State ZIP | WESTMINSTER, COLORADO 80021 |
| Event Date | August 14, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thumb(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back | Source of Injury | Drills, braces, drivers |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 541330 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.07000, -81.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a core drill when the blade got stuck in the asphalt he was attempting to cut. The drill continued to spin, knocking him down, and then striking his left arm and thumb, resulting in a fractured thumb.
Incident Summary
On August 14, 2024, a worker at Colliers Engineering & Design in WESTMINSTER, COLORADO suffered fractures to the thumb(s). The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back, with drills, braces, drivers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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