FREDERICK, COLORADO—
Turner Construction
Contact incidents unspecified · Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Turner Construction, 4880 Eagle Place, FREDERICK, COLORADO 80504 on — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified, affecting the Part of body unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was struck by turnstiles on a 40-foot retrofitted container when a 12K forklift tipped over and rigging straps snapped. The employee lost consciousness and was hospitalized.
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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS—
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An employee was walking when they tripped on a pallet jack and fell to the floor, resulting in a knee injury.
HOUSTON, TEXAS—
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An employee was positioning wood on a table saw for cutting when their index finger was struck by the rotating saw blade. The employee's finger was partially amputated and was later surgically reattached.
CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS—
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An employee bent down to gather tools and suffered a hernia. The employee had surgery and was hospitalized.
OLATHE, KANSAS—
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An employee was climbing out of a box truck when his feet became tangled, causing him to fall approximately 4 feet to the ground. He struck his head on the concrete, fracturing his skull and left wrist and requiring hospitalization.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK—
TURNER CONSTRUCTION
An employee was cutting insulation with a knife when his hand slipped, cutting and puncturing his upper right forearm. He required surgery.
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