United Parcel Service
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Bruises, contusions — COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO
| Employer | United Parcel Service | Report ID | 20181212717 |
| Address | 5020 Ivy Street | City, State ZIP | COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO 80022 |
| Event Date | December 11, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Parts and materials, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 492110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.78000, -104.91000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While unloading a freight trailer, an employee was struck by a load retaining bar that had been knocked over. The employee suffered head and right shoulder contusions.
Incident Summary
On December 11, 2018, a worker at United Parcel Service in COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO suffered bruises, contusions to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with parts and materials, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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