L&L Acoustical
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — JOHNSTOWN, COLORADO
| Employer | L&L Acoustical | Report ID | 2016098287 |
| Address | 144 Darlington Lane, Unit B | City, State ZIP | JOHNSTOWN, COLORADO 80534 |
| Event Date | September 1, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Scaffolds-staging, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238310 | Inspection # | 1175790 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.34000, -104.93000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was hanging drywall when planking from the scaffold attached to the wall gave way. The employee fell approximately 10 feet and broke both legs.
Incident Summary
On September 1, 2016, a worker at L&L Acoustical in JOHNSTOWN, COLORADO suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet, with scaffolds-staging, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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