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Flatiron Constructors, Inc.

Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — GREELEY, COLORADO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Flatiron Constructors, Inc. in GREELEY, COLORADO
Employer Flatiron Constructors, Inc. Report ID 2015075145
Address 22434 US Hwy 34 City, State ZIP GREELEY, COLORADO 80631
Event Date July 28, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Lower leg(s)
Event Type Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part Source of Injury Bridges, dams, locks
Secondary Source Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
Industry (NAICS) 237310 Inspection # 1082798
GPS Coordinates 40.39000, -104.63000

Incident Narrative

On July 28, 2015, employees were attempting to pick up a concrete cure deck bridge. There were three employees (one in the fork lift and one on each side of the bridge holding tag-lines) performing the task. The employees attached rigging on both ends of the bridge to relocate it closer to where the pour will take place. During the pick, the rigging fell out of the hook causing one side of the bridge to fall and hit the employee fracturing the tibia/fibula.

Incident Summary

On July 28, 2015, a worker at Flatiron Constructors, Inc. in GREELEY, COLORADO suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with bridges, dams, locks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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