Richardson Van Leeuwen Construction LLC
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — 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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