Gomez Roofing Co.
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Gomez Roofing Co. | Report ID | 2015107322 |
| Address | 6775 NE 15th Avenue | City, State ZIP | FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33309 |
| Event Date | October 2, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | 1096309 |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.18000, -80.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee carrying a bucket of paint up a portable ladder fell approximately 10 to 12 feet when the ladder became displaced. He was hospitalized with head/neck lacerations and possible fractures.
Incident Summary
On October 2, 2015, a worker at Gomez Roofing Co. in FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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