# Crushing injuries at E&K OF DENVER
> OSHA SIR `2020099180` · 9/28/2020 · COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Hand(s), unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Crushing injuries
## Cause
- **Event:** Nonroadway noncollision incident, n.e.c.
- **Source:** Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
- **Secondary source:** Ropes, ties, chains, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** E&K OF DENVER
- **Location:** Amazon Rodeo 4303 Grinnel Blvd, COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO, 80906
- **NAICS:** 238130
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was operating a forklift while holding the spotters line. The slack from the line wrapped around the back wheel of the forklift and when the wheel moved it tightened and crushed the employee's left hand.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*