NEXGEN PHARMA, INC.
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 16 to 20 feet — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO
| Employer | NEXGEN PHARMA, INC. | Report ID | 2016045849 |
| Address | 1835 EAST CHEYENNE ROAD | City, State ZIP | COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO 80906 |
| Event Date | April 12, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 16 to 20 feet | Source of Injury | Aerial lifts, scissor lifts-except truck-mounted |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325412 | Inspection # | 1165268 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.80000, -104.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee in a scissor lift was helping to repair a heater approximately 17 feet above ground level when the lift platform collapsed. The employee sustained injuries upon impact with the platform.
Incident Summary
On April 12, 2016, a worker at NEXGEN PHARMA, INC. in COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment 16 to 20 feet, with aerial lifts, scissor lifts-except truck-mounted identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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