Cosam Contracting, Inc.
Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — PORTSMOUTH, OHIO
| Employer | Cosam Contracting, Inc. | Report ID | 2015052808 |
| Address | 1002 Washington St. | City, State ZIP | PORTSMOUTH, OHIO 45662 |
| Event Date | May 12, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Existing roof openings, other than skylights |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | 1062748 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.73000, -82.99000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell approximately 13 feet through a roof working surface while preforming a roof replacement project.
Incident Summary
On May 12, 2015, a worker at Cosam Contracting, Inc. in PORTSMOUTH, OHIO suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet, with existing roof openings, other than skylights identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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