Elitch Gardens Theme Park
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — DENVER, COLORADO
| Employer | Elitch Gardens Theme Park | Report ID | 2016065232 |
| Address | 2000 Elitch Garden Circle | City, State ZIP | DENVER, COLORADO 80204 |
| Event Date | June 13, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 713110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.73000, -105.01000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was assembling an amusement park ride when the component that was being installed fell and crushed his arm. He was hospitalized overnight with a fractured left forearm.
Incident Summary
On June 13, 2016, a worker at Elitch Gardens Theme Park in DENVER, COLORADO suffered fractures to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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