SUMMIT SEALANTS, INC.
Struck by discharged object or substance - Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures - DENVER, Colorado
| Employer | SUMMIT SEALANTS, INC. |
| Address | 4500 E. Virginia Ave. |
| City, State ZIP | DENVER, Colorado 80246 |
| Report ID | 20251111477 |
| Event Date | November 18, 2025 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures |
| Body Part | Thumb(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance |
| Source of Injury | Adhesives, sealants, and paints n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Handheld paint guns, sprayers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 327991 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.70000, -104.93000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was slacking a spray hose from a reel when a high-pressure release occurred from the spray gun, which injected liquid sealant into the employee's right thumb, resulting in hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On November 18, 2025, a worker at SUMMIT SEALANTS, INC. in DENVER, Colorado suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the thumb(s). The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with adhesives, sealants, and paints n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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