Waste Management - Denver North Hauling
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures and other injuries, unspecified — BROOMFIELD, COLORADO
| Employer | Waste Management - Denver North Hauling | Report ID | 2021075862 |
| Address | 535 Zang St | City, State ZIP | BROOMFIELD, COLORADO 80021 |
| Event Date | July 17, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and other injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple trunk locations |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Garbage, recycling, or refuse truck |
| Secondary Source | Nonclassifiable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 562111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.92000, -105.13000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a front-load garbage truck. The employee lowered the front forks on the truck and climbed them to clear debris. The employee then fell 8-9 feet and suffered fractured ribs and possible spinal injuries.
Incident Summary
On July 17, 2021, a worker at Waste Management - Denver North Hauling in BROOMFIELD, COLORADO suffered fractures and other injuries, unspecified to the multiple trunk locations. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with garbage, recycling, or refuse truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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