Ran off roadway · Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Gonzo LLC, I-70, 8 Miles west of Rifle, RIFLE, COLORADO 81650
on — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified, affecting the nonclassifiable.
Final narrative
An employee was driving to an oil and gas site and drove into a river/ditch.
An employee was driving an articulating dump truck on a private haul road. While making a turn, the truck left a portion of the roadway at a rough section, causing the cab to articulate vigorously. The employee sustained fractures to the ribs and left ankle, as well as a right knee injury. The employee was hospitalized.
An employee was driving a forklift down a ramp after dropping off freight at a dock. The ramp was sweating, causing the employee to slide off the dock. The employee suffered a broken left hand.
An employee was operating a forklift when the forklift went off the road. The employee jumped from the forklift and was crushed by the forklift from the waist down.
An employee was driving a logging truck and lost control of the truck. The truck fell onto the shoulder of the road. The employee sustained right shoulder and neck injuries.
An employee was surfacing the road for access and got too close to the edge of the road. The roller began to roll down the hill and the employee suffered a back and pelvis injury.
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