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APOLLO SHEET METAL, INC.

Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Concussions — DENVER, COLORADO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at APOLLO SHEET METAL, INC. in DENVER, COLORADO
Employer APOLLO SHEET METAL, INC. Report ID 2018021721
Address 2525 S Downing City, State ZIP DENVER, COLORADO 80210
Event Date February 20, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Concussions Body Part Brain
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified Source of Injury Metal pipes, tubing
Industry (NAICS) 238220 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 39.67000, -104.97000

Incident Narrative

An employee was struck on the head by falling sheet metal duct work during demolition operations, suffering a concussion.

Incident Summary

On February 20, 2018, a worker at APOLLO SHEET METAL, INC. in DENVER, COLORADO suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with metal pipes, tubing identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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