GH Phipps Construction Companies
Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs — Fractures — CENTENNIAL, COLORADO
| Employer | GH Phipps Construction Companies | Report ID | 2021065123 |
| Address | 4401 E Arapahoe Rd | City, State ZIP | CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80122 |
| Event Date | June 23, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs | Source of Injury | Curbs |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.59000, -104.93000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was opening a gate when they tripped on a curb and fell to the concrete ground, resulting in an open head wound and a broken rib.
Incident Summary
On June 23, 2021, a worker at GH Phipps Construction Companies in CENTENNIAL, COLORADO suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs, with curbs identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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