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Diablos Construction, Inc.

Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Dislocations, n.e.c. — LONGMONT, COLORADO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Diablos Construction, Inc. in LONGMONT, COLORADO
Employer Diablos Construction, Inc. Report ID 2016021670
Address 912 Confidence Drive City, State ZIP LONGMONT, COLORADO 80504
Event Date February 23, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Dislocations, n.e.c. Body Part Knee(s)
Event Type Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet Source of Injury Extension ladders
Industry (NAICS) 238170 Inspection # 1141255
GPS Coordinates 40.13000, -105.10000

Incident Narrative

On February 23, 2016, an employee was trying to access the roof when he fell approximately 11 feet from an extension ladder to the lower roof level. He dislocated his kneecap and required surgery.

Incident Summary

On February 23, 2016, a worker at Diablos Construction, Inc. in LONGMONT, COLORADO suffered dislocations, n.e.c. to the knee(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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