AutoNation Chrylser Dodge Jeep Ram Southwest

Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — LITTLETON, COLORADO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at AutoNation Chrylser Dodge Jeep Ram Southwest in LITTLETON, COLORADO
Employer AutoNation Chrylser Dodge Jeep Ram Southwest Report ID 2018022046
Address 7980 W Tufts Ave. City, State ZIP LITTLETON, COLORADO 80123
Event Date February 28, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Fall on same level due to slipping Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Ice, sleet, snow
Industry (NAICS) 441110 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 39.63000, -105.08000

Incident Narrative

While washing a truck in a wash bay, an employee slipped on ice and fell to the pavement, suffering four broken right-side ribs, as well as chest and arm contusions.

Incident Summary

On February 28, 2018, a worker at AutoNation Chrylser Dodge Jeep Ram Southwest in LITTLETON, COLORADO suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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