Roofing Professionals, Inc.
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — SAVANNAH, GEORGIA
| Employer | Roofing Professionals, Inc. | Report ID | 2016076499 |
| Address | 11 Fort Argyle Lane, Tom Berry Residence | City, State ZIP | SAVANNAH, GEORGIA 31419 |
| Event Date | July 18, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | 1163828 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.98000, -81.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was untying a 32-foot extension ladder from the building. As the employee descended the ladder it began to slide sideways. The employee kicked free from the ladder and fell approximately 15 feet, resulting in fractured ribs and a collapsed lung.
Incident Summary
On July 18, 2016, a worker at Roofing Professionals, Inc. in SAVANNAH, GEORGIA suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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