Aurora Plumbing Company Inc
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — BENNETT, COLORADO
| Employer | Aurora Plumbing Company Inc | Report ID | 2018077128 |
| Address | 47901 E 72nd Avenue | City, State ZIP | BENNETT, COLORADO 80102 |
| Event Date | July 16, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Scaffolds-staging, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.82000, -104.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working from a platform at a residence. The platform collapsed and he fell to ground level about 10 feet below. He suffered fractured vertebrae in his back, requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On July 16, 2018, a worker at Aurora Plumbing Company Inc in BENNETT, COLORADO suffered fractures to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet, with scaffolds-staging, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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