Murphy Co. Mechanical Contractors
Other fall to lower level unspecified — Fractures — LOUISVILLE, COLORADO
| Employer | Murphy Co. Mechanical Contractors | Report ID | 2024021185 |
| Address | 1450 Infinite Dr | City, State ZIP | LOUISVILLE, COLORADO 80027 |
| Event Date | February 7, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Trunk and other upper extremities |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level unspecified | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Other constructed surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.96000, -105.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on a 10-foot step ladder, using a reciprocating saw to cut a piece of ductwork. The employee fell from the ladder to the floor and was hospitalized, having suffered a broken collarbone and two broken ribs.
Incident Summary
On February 7, 2024, a worker at Murphy Co. Mechanical Contractors in LOUISVILLE, COLORADO suffered fractures to the trunk and other upper extremities. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level unspecified, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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