Flatiron Constructors, Inc.
Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) — Fractures — DENVER, COLORADO
| Employer | Flatiron Constructors, Inc. | Report ID | 2025010480 |
| Address | 7340 N Jackson Gap Ave | City, State ZIP | DENVER, COLORADO 80249 |
| Event Date | January 15, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) | Source of Injury | Vehicle and machine front attachments |
| Secondary Source | Excavators | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.82000, -104.69000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee had just removed a generator from an area where an excavator needed to be. He returned to the area to remove the generator's extension cord. The excavator's bucket detached and fell on him, fracturing his skull and spine.
Incident Summary
On January 15, 2025, a worker at Flatiron Constructors, Inc. in DENVER, COLORADO suffered fractures to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged or detached object(s), with vehicle and machine front attachments identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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