Lokal Homes
Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — DENVER, COLORADO
| Employer | Lokal Homes | Report ID | 20211210914 |
| Address | 1976 S Holly Street Unit 2 | City, State ZIP | DENVER, COLORADO 80222 |
| Event Date | December 20, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Elbow(s) |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Girders, beams, structural steel |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236116 | Inspection # | 1569986 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.68000, -104.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A framer was working in an attic. He slipped and fell through the trusses, landing on the floor about 15 feet below and breaking his elbow.
Incident Summary
On December 20, 2021, a worker at Lokal Homes in DENVER, COLORADO suffered fractures to the elbow(s). The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet, with girders, beams, structural steel identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 237 severe injury reports involving "Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet injuries.
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