A & M Sheetmetal & Roofing, Inc.
Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet — Fractures — EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
| Employer | A & M Sheetmetal & Roofing, Inc. | Report ID | 2016054254 |
| Address | 1 Noyes Avenue | City, State ZIP | EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND 02914 |
| Event Date | May 16, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet | Source of Injury | Roof surfaces other than roof edge |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | 1149269 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.84000, -71.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell through a rotted section of a commercial flat roof while stripping material from the center of the structure. The employee fell approximately 16 feet to the floor, breaking bones in the right arm and elbow, cracking the tailbone, and fracturing the pelvis.
Incident Summary
On May 16, 2016, a worker at A & M Sheetmetal & Roofing, Inc. in EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet, with roof surfaces other than roof edge identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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