Thompson & Sitz Construction, Inc.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — DENVER, COLORADO
| Employer | Thompson & Sitz Construction, Inc. | Report ID | 2018088057 |
| Address | 2880 Curtis St | City, State ZIP | DENVER, COLORADO 80205 |
| Event Date | August 7, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet), unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238130 | Inspection # | 1337001 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.75000, -104.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing up an extension ladder to inspect a roof when the bottom kicked out. The employee fell and hit the ground, suffering fractured feet and requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On August 7, 2018, a worker at Thompson & Sitz Construction, Inc. in DENVER, COLORADO suffered fractures to the foot (feet), unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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