Piper Electric, CO, INC.
Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — WESTMINSTER, COLORADO
| Employer | Piper Electric, CO, INC. | Report ID | 2016098671 |
| Address | 2442 West 121st | City, State ZIP | WESTMINSTER, COLORADO 80234 |
| Event Date | September 13, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Ceilings |
| Secondary Source | Ducts | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | 1178041 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.90000, -105.00000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pulling MC cable on a catwalk and had to step over some ductwork when his heel caught some of the ductwork, causing him to trip off the catwalk and fall 15 feet through a ceiling. He broke the femur, scapula, and patella on the left side of his body. There was no railing on the catwalk at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On September 13, 2016, a worker at Piper Electric, CO, INC. in WESTMINSTER, COLORADO suffered fractures to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet, with ceilings identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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