Edgewood Construction, LLC
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Intracranial injuries and injuries to internal organs — DURANGO, COLORADO
| Employer | Edgewood Construction, LLC | Report ID | 2017010964 |
| Address | 45 Springs Creek Village Court | City, State ZIP | DURANGO, COLORADO 81301 |
| Event Date | January 31, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries and injuries to internal organs | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Roofs, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236115 | Inspection # | 1211623 |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.28000, -107.85000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell approximately 15 feet from the roof while working. The employee suffered a broken collar bone, broken ribs, a collapsed lung and a concussion. The employee was not using fall protection at the time.
Incident Summary
On January 31, 2017, a worker at Edgewood Construction, LLC in DURANGO, COLORADO suffered intracranial injuries and injuries to internal organs to the head and trunk. 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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