United Parcel Service, Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO
| Employer | United Parcel Service, Inc. | Report ID | 2015063949 |
| Address | 5020 IVY ST. | City, State ZIP | COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO 80022 |
| Event Date | June 22, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Rollers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561910 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.78000, -104.91000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working alone on 6/22/15 setting up TOFC rollers that carry cargo into tractor trailers. The TOFC rollers became loose and struck the employee in the head. The employee suffered head trauma and lacerations to his ear.
Incident Summary
On June 22, 2015, a worker at United Parcel Service, Inc. in COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with rollers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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