CS Wind America Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries — PUEBLO, COLORADO
| Employer | CS Wind America Inc. | Report ID | 2024010886 |
| Address | 100 Tower Road | City, State ZIP | PUEBLO, COLORADO 81004 |
| Event Date | January 29, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries | Body Part | Multiple trunk locations |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Source, secondary source unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Fasteners, connectors, ropes, ties n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.16000, -104.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped on a flange and fell about 2 to 3 feet to the ground, suffering broken ribs and a lung injury.
Incident Summary
On January 29, 2024, a worker at CS Wind America Inc. in PUEBLO, COLORADO suffered multiple severe wounds and internal injuries to the multiple trunk locations. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with source, secondary source unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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