EVRAZ ROCKY MOUNTAIN STEEL
Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — PUEBLO, COLORADO
| Employer | EVRAZ ROCKY MOUNTAIN STEEL | Report ID | 2015052492 |
| Address | 2100 S. FREEWAY | City, State ZIP | PUEBLO, COLORADO 81004 |
| Event Date | May 1, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Existing floor opening |
| Secondary Source | Gates | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 331111 | Inspection # | 1061586 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.22000, -104.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving a pallet when a swing gate opened causing him to lose balance and fall through the opening approximately 8-9 feet to the ground.
Incident Summary
On May 1, 2015, a worker at EVRAZ ROCKY MOUNTAIN STEEL in PUEBLO, COLORADO suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet, with existing floor opening identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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