United Materials LLC
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — ARVADA, COLORADO
| Employer | United Materials LLC | Report ID | 2016109561 |
| Address | 9590 West 58th Avenue | City, State ZIP | ARVADA, COLORADO 80002 |
| Event Date | October 10, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Roofs, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | 1183126 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.80000, -105.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While unloading trash into a dumpster during roofing activities, an employee fell approximately 15 feet onto an I-beam, breaking ribs.
Incident Summary
On October 10, 2016, a worker at United Materials LLC in ARVADA, COLORADO suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with roofs, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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