SRM Concrete
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — LAFAYETTE, COLORADO
| Employer | SRM Concrete | Report ID | 20231211608 |
| Address | 1160 Rock Creek Court | City, State ZIP | LAFAYETTE, COLORADO 80026 |
| Event Date | December 23, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Cement truck, concrete mixer truck |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 327331 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.97000, -105.07000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee had just finished a routine concrete pour and was ascending the ladder to clean the concrete mixer truck. The employee lost their grip and fell approximately 2-3 feet, contacting the truck's bumper. The employee suffered rib fractures and a punctured lung.
Incident Summary
On December 23, 2023, a worker at SRM Concrete in LAFAYETTE, COLORADO suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with cement truck, concrete mixer truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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