Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at JSM and Associates, LLC, 8500 Pena Blvd, DENVER, COLORADO 80249
on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified.
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Final narrative
An employee was trying to install a motor when the motor slipped and he tried to catch it. His fingers were pinched between the motor and the bracket, partially amputating two fingers.
AmputationFinger(s), fingernail(s), unspecifiedMotors other than vehicle
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