Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc.
Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — AURORA, COLORADO
| Employer | Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc. | Report ID | 2016043414 |
| Address | E 31st Place and Peoria St. | City, State ZIP | AURORA, COLORADO 80010 |
| Event Date | April 23, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate | Source of Injury | Doors, except garage and vehicle |
| Secondary Source | High winds, gusts, turbulence | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.73000, -104.86000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was troubleshooting a metal door when a gust of wind hit the door, causing it to strike the employee's head. The employee suffered head trauma.
Incident Summary
On April 23, 2016, a worker at Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc. in AURORA, COLORADO suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by or caught in swinging door or gate, with doors, except garage and vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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