LKQ Corporation
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Skull fracture and intracranial injury — DENVER, COLORADO
| Employer | LKQ Corporation | Report ID | 2018054999 |
| Address | 1355 W 52nd Ave | City, State ZIP | DENVER, COLORADO 80221 |
| Event Date | May 22, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Skull fracture and intracranial injury | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Highway vehicle, motorized, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Jacks | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423140 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.79000, -105.00000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a vehicle jack to hold up a vehicle while operating a speed impact gun. The vehicle jack failed and the vehicle struck the employee's head, causing a concussion and skull fracture. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On May 22, 2018, a worker at LKQ Corporation in DENVER, COLORADO suffered skull fracture and intracranial injury to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with highway vehicle, motorized, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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