American Roofing, Inc.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — ALTOONA, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | American Roofing, Inc. | Report ID | 2016087333 |
| Address | Penn State Altoona- Adler Sports Complex, 300 Ivyside Park | City, State ZIP | ALTOONA, PENNSYLVANIA 16601 |
| Event Date | August 8, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.52000, -78.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell 8 feet off a ladder onto a generator that was located approximately 5 feet away from the ladder.
Incident Summary
On August 8, 2016, a worker at American Roofing, Inc. in ALTOONA, PENNSYLVANIA suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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