KR Swerdfeger Construction
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — PUEBLO WEST, COLORADO
| Employer | KR Swerdfeger Construction | Report ID | 2019077183 |
| Address | 421 E. Industrial Blvd. | City, State ZIP | PUEBLO WEST, COLORADO 81007 |
| Event Date | July 16, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Jaw, chin |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Drums, pulleys, sheaves |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.33000, -104.72000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was repairing a winch cable when it came loose, struck him on the chin, and fractured his jaw.
Incident Summary
On July 16, 2019, a worker at KR Swerdfeger Construction in PUEBLO WEST, COLORADO suffered fractures to the jaw, chin. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with drums, pulleys, sheaves identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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