H&E Equipment Services

Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, n.e.c. — Fractures — DENVER, COLORADO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at H&E Equipment Services in DENVER, COLORADO
Employer H&E Equipment Services Report ID 2019077075
Address 10114 E 59th N. Dr. City, State ZIP DENVER, COLORADO 80239
Event Date July 12, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, n.e.c. Source of Injury Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
Industry (NAICS) 532490 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 39.80000, -104.87000

Incident Narrative

An employee was repairing a forklift when the forklift's axle moved. It caught and dragged the employee several feet resulting in broken ribs and hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On July 12, 2019, a worker at H&E Equipment Services in DENVER, COLORADO suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, n.e.c., with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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