Haynes Mechanical Systems
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Dislocation of joints — COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO
| Employer | Haynes Mechanical Systems | Report ID | 2023021882 |
| Address | 1 Olympic Plaza | City, State ZIP | COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO 80909 |
| Event Date | February 28, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Dislocation of joints | Body Part | Shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Nonclassifiable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.83000, -104.79000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was servicing an HVAC unit from a portable ladder when they fell approximately 8 feet, resulting in a dislocated shoulder and head contusions.
Incident Summary
On February 28, 2023, a worker at Haynes Mechanical Systems in COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO suffered dislocation of joints to the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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