AVEDON ENGINEERING, INC.
Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — LONGMONT, COLORADO
| Employer | AVEDON ENGINEERING, INC. | Report ID | 2016109416 |
| Address | 811 S. SHERMAN ST. | City, State ZIP | LONGMONT, COLORADO 80501 |
| Event Date | October 5, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Pelvic region, unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet | Source of Injury | Roof surfaces other than roof edge |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326199 | Inspection # | 1185117 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.14000, -105.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was sweeping a roof after conducting roof repair activities when he fell 20 feet through the roof to the ground, suffering shoulder and spinal injuries, pelvic fractures, and a pelvic hemorrhage.
Incident Summary
On October 5, 2016, a worker at AVEDON ENGINEERING, INC. in LONGMONT, COLORADO suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the pelvic region, unspecified. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet, with roof surfaces other than roof edge identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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