Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Forterra Precast Concepts, LLC, 9455 Boston Court, HENDERSON, COLORADO 80640
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
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Final narrative
An employee was performing a change-over with concrete piping and was trying to move the long section of the header closer to the corner piece when the long section tipped on its side and pinched his fingers between the header and the concrete floor. His middle and ring fingertips were amputated.
HospitalizedAmputationFingertip(s)Concrete or clay pipes and conduits
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