Jag Environmental LLC.
Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — CATO, New York
| Employer | Jag Environmental LLC. |
| Address | Cato Meridian School District Bus Garage, 2851 Route 370 |
| City, State ZIP | CATO, New York 13033 |
| Report ID | 2015053018 |
| Event Date | May 19, 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 |
| Secondary Source | Lifelines, lanyards, safety belts, harnesses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562910 |
| Inspection # | 1064054 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.18000, -76.56000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee fell from a 15 foot roof surface opening while removing material as part of asbestos remediation. The employee was wearing a personal fall arrest system that initially engaged then failed, causing the employee to strike the concrete pad beneath him.
Incident Summary
On May 19, 2015, a worker at Jag Environmental LLC. in CATO, New York 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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