GEI Electric, Inc.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — ARVADA, COLORADO
| Employer | GEI Electric, Inc. | Report ID | 2015085531 |
| Address | 6750 Carr Street | City, State ZIP | ARVADA, COLORADO 80004 |
| Event Date | August 6, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) and elbow(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.81000, -105.09000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee lost his balance and fell while working on a 10 foot ladder, breaking his left elbow, right wrist, and lacerating his forehead.
Incident Summary
On August 6, 2015, a worker at GEI Electric, Inc. in ARVADA, COLORADO suffered fractures to the wrist(s) and elbow(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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