USI RG Insulation
Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet — Fractures — FIRESTONE, COLORADO
| Employer | USI RG Insulation | Report ID | 2018077762 |
| Address | 12817 Park Creek Way | City, State ZIP | FIRESTONE, COLORADO 80504 |
| Event Date | July 30, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238310 | Inspection # | 1335032 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.18000, -104.96000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing an extension ladder to install gutters 21 feet above the ground. The employee fell at the fourth rung from the top, landing on the ground. The employee suffered broken ribs, vertebrae, and sternum.
Incident Summary
On July 30, 2018, a worker at USI RG Insulation in FIRESTONE, COLORADO suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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