R.L. White & Son, Inc.
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — BAR HARBOR, MAINE
| Employer | R.L. White & Son, Inc. | Report ID | 2017010394 |
| Address | Fulweiler Project, 455 Eden Street | City, State ZIP | BAR HARBOR, MAINE 04609 |
| Event Date | January 12, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Roof edges |
| Secondary Source | Boom truck, bucket or basket hoist truck | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236115 | Inspection # | 1204669 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.41000, -68.24000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was about to install a fascia board on a roof. When he climbed out of a lift bucket onto the roof, he lost his footing and fell approximately 13 feet to the ground below. He broke his ankle and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On January 12, 2017, a worker at R.L. White & Son, Inc. in BAR HARBOR, MAINE suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with roof edges identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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