Denver Transit Constructors LLC

Struck by object or equipment, n.e.c. — Crushing injuries — DENVER, COLORADO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Denver Transit Constructors LLC in DENVER, COLORADO
Employer Denver Transit Constructors LLC Report ID 2015074941
Address W 64th Ave & Pecos St. City, State ZIP DENVER, COLORADO 80221
Event Date July 22, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Crushing injuries Body Part Nonclassifiable
Event Type Struck by object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Excavating machinery, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 237310 Inspection # 1080346
GPS Coordinates 39.82000, -105.00000

Incident Narrative

On July 22, 2015, an employee was working inside a trench box, attempting to place dunnage under one side of the trench box to protect utility lines. The excavator bucket was used to lift one end of the trench box so dunnage could be placed underneath that section. The bucket unexpectedly released from the boom of the excavator as it raised a portion of the trench box. The bucket fell into the trench box, striking and crushing the employee who was hospitalized and had several surgeries.

Incident Summary

On July 22, 2015, a worker at Denver Transit Constructors LLC in DENVER, COLORADO suffered crushing injuries to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, n.e.c., with excavating machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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