GWD Inc.
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Dislocation of joints — COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO
| Employer | GWD Inc. | Report ID | 2023109401 |
| Address | 4336 N Nevada Ave. | City, State ZIP | COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO 80907 |
| Event Date | October 11, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Dislocation of joints | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Garage doors |
| Secondary Source | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238290 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.89000, -104.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving a cart of garage doors when the doors fell off the cart, dislocating his ankle.
Incident Summary
On October 11, 2023, a worker at GWD Inc. in COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO suffered dislocation of joints to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with garage doors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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