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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2018043188 · 4/3/2018 · Mountain Aire Mechanical

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Wrist(s)
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Other fall to lower level, unspecified
Source
Ladders, unspecified
Secondary source
Ducts

Employer

Name
Mountain Aire Mechanical
Location
3333 Walnut St, BOULDER, COLORADO, 80304
NAICS
238220
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was on a ladder (fourth rung) cutting ductwork loose when a piece of the ductwork became caught on an internal metal liner. The ductwork then swung to the side, knocking the employee to the ground. The employee broke both wrists.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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