ENTREC Cranes and Heavy Haul Inc
Struck by object or equipment rolling freely — Fractures — COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO
| Employer | ENTREC Cranes and Heavy Haul Inc | Report ID | 2019088777 |
| Address | 2406 Old Stage Rd | City, State ZIP | COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO 80906 |
| Event Date | August 23, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Pelvis |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment rolling freely | Source of Injury | Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Cranes-truck-mounted | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.77000, -104.86000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to repair a crane boom dolly. The employee released the air supply to the crane boom dolly, allowing the brakes to release. The dolly rolled over its wheel chocks back toward the crane, pinching the employee between the crane and dolly. The employee suffered a fractured pelvis.
Incident Summary
On August 23, 2019, a worker at ENTREC Cranes and Heavy Haul Inc in COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO suffered fractures to the pelvis. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment rolling freely, with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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