Waste Management of Colorado, Inc
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO
| Employer | Waste Management of Colorado, Inc | Report ID | 2018088247 |
| Address | 2331 W Hampden Ave | City, State ZIP | ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80110 |
| Event Date | August 13, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple pelvic region locations |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Garbage, recycling, or refuse truck |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.65000, -105.01000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was getting into the garbage truck when he slipped and fell backwards sustaining hip/pelvic fractures.
Incident Summary
On August 13, 2018, a worker at Waste Management of Colorado, Inc in ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO suffered fractures to the multiple pelvic region locations. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with garbage, recycling, or refuse truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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