Collis Roofing, Inc.
Fall through surface or existing opening 26 to 30 feet — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — TAMPA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Collis Roofing, Inc. | Report ID | 20161211854 |
| Address | 5012 Acline Dr. East | City, State ZIP | TAMPA, FLORIDA 33609 |
| Event Date | December 21, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 26 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Skylights |
| Secondary Source | Caps, lids, covers, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | 1199348 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.95000, -82.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was roofing when he stepped backwards and his heel struck a skylight cover. He then lost his balance and fell 25 to 30 feet through the acrylic cover to the concrete ground below.
Incident Summary
On December 21, 2016, a worker at Collis Roofing, Inc. in TAMPA, FLORIDA suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 26 to 30 feet, with skylights identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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