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FLATIRON CONSTRUCTION CORP.

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — BROOMFIELD, COLORADO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at FLATIRON CONSTRUCTION CORP. in BROOMFIELD, COLORADO
Employer FLATIRON CONSTRUCTION CORP. Report ID 2023021567
Address 385 Interlocken Crescent, Suite 900 City, State ZIP BROOMFIELD, COLORADO 80021
Event Date February 17, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Tool parts, accessories, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Hand grinders-powered
Industry (NAICS) 237310 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 39.92000, -105.11000

Incident Narrative

An employee was using a 4.5-inch grinder to finish concrete when the abrasion wheel came apart and struck the employee's right cheek and knee. The employee sustained lacerations.

Incident Summary

On February 17, 2023, a worker at FLATIRON CONSTRUCTION CORP. in BROOMFIELD, COLORADO suffered cuts, lacerations to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with tool parts, accessories, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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