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Fractures

2 hospitalizations · 2019088466 · 8/16/2019 · Merit Electric Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
2
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Nonclassifiable
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet
Source
Aerial lifts, scissor lifts-except truck-mounted
Secondary source
Garage doors

Employer

Name
Merit Electric Inc.
Location
6350 Aviation Circle, LOVELAND, COLORADO, 80538
NAICS
238210
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

Two employees were working on an exterior light fixture from a scissor lift 8 feet above the ground, right outside of the door to an airplane hangar. The hangar door was opened, knocking the scissor lift over. The two employees fell to the ground, suffering injuries including a broken jaw and arm fractures. Both employees were hospitalized.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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