A1 Superior Painting and Wall Covering Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — LAFAYETTE, COLORADO
| Employer | A1 Superior Painting and Wall Covering Inc. | Report ID | 2018010319 |
| Address | 664 Stage Station Way | City, State ZIP | LAFAYETTE, COLORADO 80026 |
| Event Date | January 10, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Elbow(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238320 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.97000, -105.09000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was coming down a 6-foot step ladder when it tilted to one side. As she attempted to correct the ladder, it fell to the other side. She then fell from the second or third ladder rung to the ground, breaking her elbow.
Incident Summary
On January 10, 2018, a worker at A1 Superior Painting and Wall Covering Inc. in LAFAYETTE, COLORADO suffered fractures to the elbow(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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