Fortenberry & Ricks, LLC
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — TELLURIDE, COLORADO
| Employer | Fortenberry & Ricks, LLC | Report ID | 2020054943 |
| Address | 407 Depot Ave | City, State ZIP | TELLURIDE, COLORADO 81435 |
| Event Date | May 28, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.93000, -107.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing a planter box at a private residence while standing on a ladder when the ladder slipped from the bottom and the employee fell to the ground. The employee was hospitalized with broken wrists.
Incident Summary
On May 28, 2020, a worker at Fortenberry & Ricks, LLC in TELLURIDE, COLORADO suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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