Sitewise LLC
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — DENVER, COLORADO
| Employer | Sitewise LLC | Report ID | 2016109793 |
| Address | 45th and Irving, SE Corner | City, State ZIP | DENVER, COLORADO 80211 |
| Event Date | October 18, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Elbow(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Skid steer loaders, mini loaders | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.76000, -105.01000 | ||
Incident Narrative
The employee was sitting on a static (not operational) skid steer bucket when he stood up and began walking to the compressor work truck. As he walked away from the skid steer bucket, he attempted to step over the angled right side of the bucket. At this point the employee tripped on the right side of the bucket and fell, putting his right arm down in an attempt to break his fall. There was a steel pothole cover nearby that was inverted, with a 12-16 in. appendage that extends out. The employee struck this pothole appendage with his right elbow as he fell, resulting in a shattered right elbow. Employee was admitted to the hospital where he received surgery for the injury.
Incident Summary
On October 18, 2016, a worker at Sitewise LLC in DENVER, COLORADO suffered fractures to the elbow(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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