Miller Coors
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet — Fractures — GOLDEN, Colorado
| Employer | Miller Coors |
| Address | 12th and Ford |
| City, State ZIP | GOLDEN, Colorado 80402 |
| Report ID | 2016043311 |
| Event Date | April 20, 2016 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures |
| Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet |
| Source of Injury | Movable ladders, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424820 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.74000, -105.20000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was on a telescoping ladder pulling cable. The ladder did not lock properly and collapsed, causing the employee to fall 5 to 6 feet. The employee was hospitalized with a broken wrist requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On April 20, 2016, a worker at Miller Coors in GOLDEN, Colorado suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet, with movable ladders, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 69 severe injury reports involving "Fall from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet injuries.
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| Mar 28, 2019 | Jomar Electrical Contractors | HOUSTON, Texas | Fractures | Hosp. |
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| Jul 2, 2016 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE CO. | ROCKFORD, Illinois | Fractures | Hosp. |
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| Feb 20, 2020 | H Construction Systems, Inc. | LUBBOCK, Texas | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Mar 30, 2015 | Rite Aid Corporation | BUFFALO, New York | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Hosp. |
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