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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2017010861 · 1/27/2017 · Ready Mixed Concrete

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet
Source
Bucket, front-end, end, and pay loaders
Secondary source
Wrenches-power not determined

Employer

Name
Ready Mixed Concrete
Location
14595 Brighton Rd., BRIGHTON, COLORADO, 80601
NAICS
327320
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was replacing a concrete discharge boot from atop a front end loader. While tightening a bolt, the wrench slipped and the employee lost his balance and fell approximately 10 feet. The employee struck the hood of the loader and fractured ribs.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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