Bighorn Plastering
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO
| Employer | Bighorn Plastering | Report ID | 2021021561 |
| Address | 6303 Barnes Rd | City, State ZIP | COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO 80922 |
| Event Date | February 21, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Construction debris |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238140 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.89000, -104.71000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was receiving debris on the ground when they were struck on the head with a 2-pound piece of stucco, resulting in an injury that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On February 21, 2021, a worker at Bighorn Plastering in COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with construction debris identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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