BROOMFIELD, COLORADO—
Park Range Construction, Inc
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified · Intracranial injuries, unspecified
Final narrative
While breaking apart drilling augers an employee was struck in the head by a pipe wrench and sustained a head injury.
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