The Wall Installation Group, LLC
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
| Employer | The Wall Installation Group, LLC | Report ID | 2022010410 |
| Address | 3404 East Harmony Road | City, State ZIP | FORT COLLINS, COLORADO 80528 |
| Event Date | January 14, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.52000, -105.01000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pushing a cart carrying glass sheets. The cart flipped and pinned the employee's leg under it, breaking the employee's right fibula and tibia.
Incident Summary
On January 14, 2022, a worker at The Wall Installation Group, LLC in FORT COLLINS, COLORADO suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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