GH Phipps Construction Company
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — DENVER, COLORADO
| Employer | GH Phipps Construction Company | Report ID | 2015020572 |
| Address | 3372 W. 38th Ave. | City, State ZIP | DENVER, COLORADO 80211 |
| Event Date | February 20, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Secondary Source | Ceilings, walls, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.76000, -105.03000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was struck by a portable aluminum extension ladder that fell from the side of the east wall.
Incident Summary
On February 20, 2015, a worker at GH Phipps Construction Company in DENVER, COLORADO suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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