Trinity Excavating and Demolition
Struck by object dropped by person — Amputations involving bone loss — PUEBLO, Colorado
| Employer | Trinity Excavating and Demolition |
| Address | 100 Tower Road |
| City, State ZIP | PUEBLO, Colorado 81004 |
| Report ID | 2025043513 |
| Event Date | April 15, 2025 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss |
| Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object dropped by person |
| Source of Injury | Pipes, ducts, tubing unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238910 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.17009, -104.61713 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was setting a portion of trench drain by hand. The piece was approximately 30 inches long and weighed 50 pounds. The employee lost his grip and his little finger was pinched between the piece and another piece that was already set in place, resulting in a fingertip amputation including bone.
Incident Summary
On April 15, 2025, a worker at Trinity Excavating and Demolition in PUEBLO, Colorado suffered amputations involving bone loss to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as struck by object dropped by person, with pipes, ducts, tubing unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 106 severe injury reports involving "Struck by object dropped by person" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by object dropped by person injuries.
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| Mar 14, 2024 | Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. | TOPEKA, Kansas | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Amp. |
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| May 6, 2025 | Suntec Concrete, Inc. | BOISE, Idaho | Avulsions, enucleations without bone loss | Amp. |
| Mar 11, 2024 | MIDWEST MATERIALS COMPANY | CARTHAGE, Missouri | Open wounds involving internal organs, major blood vessels | Hosp. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Workers who suffer amputations on the job are generally entitled to workers' compensation benefits covering all medical treatment, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and a portion of lost wages. Many states also provide scheduled permanent disability benefits for the loss of a limb or digit — a fixed payment based on the specific body part affected. In cases where employer negligence was egregious or equipment was defective, a personal injury lawsuit against a third party (the equipment manufacturer) may be possible in addition to workers' comp. An attorney specializing in workers' compensation can advise on available options. Report the injury to OSHA at 1-800-321-OSHA within 24 hours.
After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.
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