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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1319388.015 - Elkay Wood Products
Inspection Information - Office: Denver Area Office
Site Address:
Elkay Wood Products
23655 E 19th Ave
Aurora, CO 80019
Mailing Address:
23655 E 19th Ave, Aurora, CO 80019
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 337110/Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/31/2018
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 09/20/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1340718 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 4:30 p.m. on May 21, 2018, an employee was troubleshooting a drill bit depth problem with an Omai drill press and turned to speak with a coworker. The employee turned back and, in doing so, pressed down on the floor switch, actuating the drill. The employee drilled through his left hand's webbing between his thumb and forefinger, amputating his finger and fusing the first joint of his thumb. The employee was hospitalized and suffered additional nerve damage to his thumb.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Drill, Drill Press, Finger, Thumb
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1319388.015 | 55 | M | Hospitalized injury | Machinery maintenance occupations |