Valley Precast Inc
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — BUENA VISTA, COLORADO
| Employer | Valley Precast Inc | Report ID | 2019065924 |
| Address | 28105 COUNTY RD. 317 | City, State ZIP | BUENA VISTA, COLORADO 81211 |
| Event Date | June 12, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Bucket, front-end, end, and pay loaders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 327390 | Inspection # | 1412537 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.82000, -106.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was in a loader bucket 10 to 13 feet high working on a crane when he fell and landed on the ground, suffering fractures to the ribs, kneecap, and toe. Fall protection was not worn at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On June 12, 2019, a worker at Valley Precast Inc in BUENA VISTA, COLORADO suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with bucket, front-end, end, and pay loaders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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