Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Park & Sun Sports, 2150 S. Tejon St, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80110
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the foot (feet) and ankle(s).
Final narrative
An employee was working on a mezzanine, assembling boundaries for volleyball courts. While picking up anchors, the employee fell approximately 9 feet to the loading area below, injuring both ankles and one heel. The employee was hospitalized.
HospitalizedFoot (feet) and ankle(s)Porches, balconies, decks, patios
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