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Michael Kevin Walsh Roofing Inc.

Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet — Fractures — TEQUESTA, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Michael Kevin Walsh Roofing Inc. in TEQUESTA, FLORIDA
Employer Michael Kevin Walsh Roofing Inc. Report ID 2016021390
Address 10218 SE Banyan Way City, State ZIP TEQUESTA, FLORIDA 33469
Event Date February 15, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified
Event Type Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet Source of Injury Roofs, unspecified
Secondary Source Plywood, wood paneling; particle, chip, flake board
Industry (NAICS) 238160 Inspection # 1126314
GPS Coordinates 26.98000, -80.11000

Incident Narrative

An employee was clearing debris from a sloped roof. The employee slipped on a piece of plywood and fell 18 feet to the ground resulting in a broken back.

Incident Summary

On February 15, 2016, a worker at Michael Kevin Walsh Roofing Inc. in TEQUESTA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet, with roofs, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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