Capstone Logistics, LLC.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — AURORA, COLORADO
| Employer | Capstone Logistics, LLC. | Report ID | 2019054534 |
| Address | 1933 Tower Road | City, State ZIP | AURORA, COLORADO 80011 |
| Event Date | May 3, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Containers-variable restraint, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.74000, -104.77000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee walking back to the area after lunch break was struck on the head, neck and back area by a stack of pallets that fell. The employee sustained fractured ribs and possible fractured vertebrae.
Incident Summary
On May 3, 2019, a worker at Capstone Logistics, LLC. in AURORA, COLORADO suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with containers-variable restraint, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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