BRINKMANN CONSTRUCTION
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Fractures — COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO
| Employer | BRINKMANN CONSTRUCTION | Report ID | 2016087516 |
| Address | 4347 Benetucci | City, State ZIP | COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO 80906 |
| Event Date | August 11, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | 1173521 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.78000, -104.82000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was carrying a pipe to a dumpster when the pipe dropped and landed on his leg. He was hospitalized with a broken leg.
Incident Summary
On August 11, 2016, a worker at BRINKMANN CONSTRUCTION in COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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