David Labor, Inc.
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — WINDSOR, COLORADO
| Employer | David Labor, Inc. | Report ID | 2017032836 |
| Address | 34027 W. 15th Ave. | City, State ZIP | WINDSOR, COLORADO 80551 |
| Event Date | March 29, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Roofs, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Lifelines, lanyards, safety belts, harnesses | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561320 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.47000, -104.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing metal panels on a residential roof while wearing fall protection (harness, tied off to roof anchor) when he lost his balance and fell. The roof anchor failed, and the employee fell approximately 14 feet to the ground, bruising his vertebrae and requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On March 29, 2017, a worker at David Labor, Inc. in WINDSOR, COLORADO suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. 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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