Waste Management of Colorado Inc.
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Fractures — DENVER, COLORADO
| Employer | Waste Management of Colorado Inc. | Report ID | 2025077532 |
| Address | 6091 Brighton Blvd. | City, State ZIP | DENVER, COLORADO 80022 |
| Event Date | July 31, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slip or trip | Source of Injury | Constructed surface irregularity |
| Secondary Source | Rocks, stone, gravel | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 562111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.80000, -104.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was picking up litter on the perimeter of the complex. He was outside the facility grounds by the railroad tracks when he tripped in the rocks and fell, striking his head and knees. The employee sustained a fractured knee.
Incident Summary
On July 31, 2025, a worker at Waste Management of Colorado Inc. in DENVER, COLORADO suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slip or trip, with constructed surface irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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