Western Waterproofing Company
Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) — Fractures and surface, flesh wounds — DENVER, COLORADO
| Employer | Western Waterproofing Company | Report ID | 2025076980 |
| Address | 1701 Bryant St. | City, State ZIP | DENVER, COLORADO 80204 |
| Event Date | July 18, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and surface, flesh wounds | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) | Source of Injury | Machine and tool parts, accessories n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Grinders handtool | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.74000, -105.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a 9-inch grinder to remove the coating from a concrete surface. The grinder blade broke and a fragment of the blade struck their right leg above the knee, resulting in a laceration and multiple fractures. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On July 18, 2025, a worker at Western Waterproofing Company in DENVER, COLORADO suffered fractures and surface, flesh wounds to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged or detached object(s), with machine and tool parts, accessories n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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