At Work
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions — AURORA, COLORADO
| Employer | At Work | Report ID | 2018032937 |
| Address | 15845 E 32nd Ave, Suite D | City, State ZIP | AURORA, COLORADO 80011 |
| Event Date | March 27, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions | Body Part | Head and neck |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Skids, pallets |
| Secondary Source | Racks-garment and other | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561320 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.76000, -104.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was bending over to grab some trays from a pallet that was on the floor when a pallet of raw material boxes tipped over and fell from a rack, landing on top of the employee. He suffered a head laceration and concussion, cervical fracture, and left ankle sprain.
Incident Summary
On March 27, 2018, a worker at At Work in AURORA, COLORADO suffered fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions to the head and neck. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with skids, pallets identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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