HORIZON GLASS
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Multiple types of open wounds — AURORA, COLORADO
| Employer | HORIZON GLASS | Report ID | 2017054760 |
| Address | 1421 S. Potamac | City, State ZIP | AURORA, COLORADO 80012 |
| Event Date | May 25, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple types of open wounds | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Glass building materials |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238150 | Inspection # | 1237766 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.69000, -104.83000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing glass on the ground floor when a piece of glass fell from overhead where other workers were attempting to install from a lift. The piece impaled and lacerated the employee.
Incident Summary
On May 25, 2017, a worker at HORIZON GLASS in AURORA, COLORADO suffered multiple types of open wounds to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with glass building materials identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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