Rolling Plains Construction, Inc.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — DENVER, COLORADO
| Employer | Rolling Plains Construction, Inc. | Report ID | 2022109239 |
| Address | 410 17th St, 14th Floor | City, State ZIP | DENVER, COLORADO 80202 |
| Event Date | October 21, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) and leg(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238990 | Inspection # | 1629850 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.74000, -104.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell from an 8-foot A-frame ladder, landing on the ground about 6 feet below and suffering a broken hip and femur.
Incident Summary
On October 21, 2022, a worker at Rolling Plains Construction, Inc. in DENVER, COLORADO suffered fractures to the hip(s) and leg(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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