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E.H. Engelmeier Roofing & Sheet Metal Co., Inc.

Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — LONGWOOD, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at E.H. Engelmeier Roofing & Sheet Metal Co., Inc. in LONGWOOD, FLORIDA
Employer E.H. Engelmeier Roofing & Sheet Metal Co., Inc. Report ID 2016076204
Address 239 Churchhill Dr. City, State ZIP LONGWOOD, FLORIDA 32779
Event Date July 11, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Hip(s) and leg(s)
Event Type Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet Source of Injury Roofs, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 238160 Inspection # 1162169
GPS Coordinates 28.69000, -81.44000

Incident Narrative

While removing asphalt shingles near the chimney area on a pitched, single-story residential roof approximately 8 feet high, an employee became unstable and slipped, falling to the grass-covered ground area. He broke his leg and hip.

Incident Summary

On July 11, 2016, a worker at E.H. Engelmeier Roofing & Sheet Metal Co., Inc. in LONGWOOD, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the hip(s) and leg(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with roofs, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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