Dittus Construction Inc.
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Intracranial injuries, n.e.c. — MILLIKEN, COLORADO
| Employer | Dittus Construction Inc. | Report ID | 2016021681 |
| Address | 320 Centennial Dr. | City, State ZIP | MILLIKEN, COLORADO 80543 |
| Event Date | February 23, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, n.e.c. | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Roof trusses, joists |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 | Inspection # | 1129092 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.32000, -104.83000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on building trusses when he fell 12 to 14 feet from the truss. He suffered a brain injury and broke his neck and ribs.
Incident Summary
On February 23, 2016, a worker at Dittus Construction Inc. in MILLIKEN, COLORADO suffered intracranial injuries, n.e.c. to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with roof trusses, joists identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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