NEXGEN PHARMA, INC.

Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 16 to 20 feet — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at NEXGEN PHARMA, INC. in 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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