Precision Roofing Solutions, Inc.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — LUTZ, FLORIDA
| Employer | Precision Roofing Solutions, Inc. | Report ID | 2016032047 |
| Address | Lodges @ Idlewild, 18440 Exciting Idlewild Blvd. | City, State ZIP | LUTZ, FLORIDA 33548 |
| Event Date | March 7, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | 1133953 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.14000, -82.47000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee descending a 28-foot extension ladder misstepped and fell approximately 9 feet to the ground, breaking an ankle.
Incident Summary
On March 7, 2016, a worker at Precision Roofing Solutions, Inc. in LUTZ, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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