James Roofing Services, Inc.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — PALM HARBOR, FLORIDA
| Employer | James Roofing Services, Inc. | Report ID | 2015129794 |
| Address | 3655 County Point Place | City, State ZIP | PALM HARBOR, FLORIDA 34684 |
| Event Date | December 29, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.07000, -82.72000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell off an extension ladder while cleaning fascia. He fell an unknown height and sustained fractured ribs and lacerations.
Incident Summary
On December 29, 2015, a worker at James Roofing Services, Inc. in PALM HARBOR, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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