Rowell Roofing
Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet — Fractures — COLUMBIA, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Rowell Roofing | Report ID | 2015085816 |
| Address | 940 Highway 13 S | City, State ZIP | COLUMBIA, MISSISSIPPI 39429 |
| Event Date | August 15, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple head locations |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet | Source of Injury | Existing roof openings, other than skylights |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | 1086457 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.23000, -89.82000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell 18 feet through an open hole on a 1/4 x 12 pitch roof while monitoring employees installing a standing seam metal roof. The employee sustained head lacerations and fractures to the skull and face.
Incident Summary
On August 15, 2015, a worker at Rowell Roofing in COLUMBIA, MISSISSIPPI suffered fractures to the multiple head locations. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet, with existing roof openings, other than skylights identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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