AURORA, COLORADO—
Wagner Equipment Company
Struck by falling part of vehicle or machine, still attached · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Wagner Equipment Company, 18000 Smith Road, AURORA, COLORADO 80019 on — Fractures , affecting the Other finger(s) n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was lowering the cab of a skid steer loader. The cab fell suddenly and pinched his hand against the machine frame. He suffered open fractures to the index, middle, ring, and little fingers. He was hospitalized, requiring surgery.
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