Richardson Van Leeuwen Construction LLC

Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — CARBONDALE, COLORADO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Richardson Van Leeuwen Construction LLC in CARBONDALE, COLORADO
Employer Richardson Van Leeuwen Construction LLC Report ID 2022065073
Address 900 Highway 133 City, State ZIP CARBONDALE, COLORADO 81623
Event Date June 13, 2022 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Heel(s)
Event Type Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet Source of Injury Porches, balconies, decks, patios
Secondary Source Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 236116 Inspection # 1602324
GPS Coordinates 39.40000, -107.21000

Incident Narrative

A temporary employee was re-securing temporary hand rails that had been removed from the second floor balcony during work activities. He was using a cordless drill to install screws into the building structure when the railing gave way and he fell approximately 11 feet from the balcony to the ground. He landed on his feet and broke both heels.

Incident Summary

On June 13, 2022, a worker at Richardson Van Leeuwen Construction LLC in CARBONDALE, COLORADO suffered fractures to the heel(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with porches, balconies, decks, patios identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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