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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1522140.015 - Western Metals Recycling, L.L.C.
Inspection Information - Office: Englewood Area Office
Site Address:
Western Metals Recycling, L.L.C.
2100 W Oxford Avenue
Englewood, CO 80110
Mailing Address:
2100 W Oxford Avenue, Englewood, CO 80110
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 423930/Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/30/2021
Emphasis: L:Scrap
Case Closed: 09/20/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1748280 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 9:45 a.m. on March 20, 2021, an employee was in the process of releasing the cart brake and helping attach the front-end loader attachment to the railcar. The employee's leg was pinned between the front-end loader attachment and the car's rail knuckle bar. The employee was hospitalized to treat a broken leg.
Keywords: Brake, Broken Bone, Cart, Caught Between, Crushed, Fracture, Front End Loader, Leg, Pinned, Railroad Car
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1522140.015 | 45 | M | Hospitalized injury | Laborers, except construction |