NE Colorado Cellular, Inc
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — HOLYOKE, COLORADO
| Employer | NE Colorado Cellular, Inc | Report ID | 2018043687 |
| Address | 845 South Sherman | City, State ZIP | HOLYOKE, COLORADO 80734 |
| Event Date | April 17, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | High winds, gusts, turbulence | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 517210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.57000, -102.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was helping another employee move a RRU from the top of a wooden tower pole to the bottom. Another employee was holding onto a piece of conduit when a gust of wind picked up the conduit. The conduit came down, striking and possibly fracturing the injured employee's right hip.
Incident Summary
On April 17, 2018, a worker at NE Colorado Cellular, Inc in HOLYOKE, COLORADO suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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