Circle Graphics, Inc.
Injured by object held or wielded by person — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — LONGMONT, Colorado
| Employer | Circle Graphics, Inc. |
| Address | 120 9th Ave |
| City, State ZIP | LONGMONT, Colorado 80501 |
| Report ID | 20251010804 |
| Event Date | October 30, 2025 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified |
| Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by object held or wielded by person |
| Source of Injury | Box cutters, razor knives |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 323111 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.17000, -105.09000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was removing packaging from a roll of printing substrate. The blade of their utility knife got stuck. The employee used both hands to free the knife and the blade partially amputated their left little fingertip.
Incident Summary
On October 30, 2025, a worker at Circle Graphics, Inc. in LONGMONT, Colorado suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as injured by object held or wielded by person, with box cutters, razor knives identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 215 severe injury reports involving "Injured by object held or wielded by person" incidents in our database. Browse all Injured by object held or wielded by person injuries.
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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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