Skytor Building Group, Inc
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — HIGHLANDS RANCH, COLORADO
| Employer | Skytor Building Group, Inc | Report ID | 2015085831 |
| Address | 2033 Primo Road | City, State ZIP | HIGHLANDS RANCH, COLORADO 80129 |
| Event Date | August 17, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Roof trusses, joists |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238130 | Inspection # | 1086139 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.56000, -104.99000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing the wood truss of a roof when the truss moved, causing the employee to lose balance and fall approximately 10 feet to the floor. The employee broke both wrists and ribs on the left side. A fall protection system was not used at the time.
Incident Summary
On August 17, 2015, a worker at Skytor Building Group, Inc in HIGHLANDS RANCH, COLORADO suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with roof trusses, joists identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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