Vision Air HVAC, Inc
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — RYE, COLORADO
| Employer | Vision Air HVAC, Inc | Report ID | 2021108911 |
| Address | 2551 Country Road 671 | City, State ZIP | RYE, COLORADO 81069 |
| Event Date | October 16, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Roofs, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | 1560105 |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.86000, -104.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was taking dimensions on a low porch roof. He fell to the floor 10 feet 9 inches below, suffering broken ribs on the right side.
Incident Summary
On October 16, 2021, a worker at Vision Air HVAC, Inc in RYE, COLORADO suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with roofs, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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