Boulder Brands
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — BOULDER, COLORADO
| Employer | Boulder Brands | Report ID | 2015052965 |
| Address | 1600 Pearl Street | City, State ZIP | BOULDER, COLORADO 80301 |
| Event Date | May 18, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311999 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.01000, -105.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was injured when he fell/slipped while performing clean up/janitorial services. He was cleaning equipment with a dough scraper, water bucket, and towel. He was attempting to retrieve a tool when he slipped and fell, pinning his right arm under his body and breaking his right arm.
Incident Summary
On May 18, 2015, a worker at Boulder Brands in BOULDER, COLORADO suffered fractures to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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