ROWELL ROOFING, INC.

Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet - Fractures - MCCOMB, Mississippi

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at ROWELL ROOFING, INC. in MCCOMB, Mississippi
Employer ROWELL ROOFING, INC.
Address 1410 Apache Dr.
City, State ZIP MCCOMB, Mississippi 39649
Report ID 2017043133
Event Date April 6, 2017
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet
Source of Injury Roof surfaces other than roof edge
Industry (NAICS) 238160
GPS Coordinates 31.27211, -90.48091

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Incident Narrative

While removing roof decking, an employee stepped on the end of a sheet of decking that was not supported. The decking tilted and the employee fell 10 feet to the concrete floor, fracturing three ribs.

Incident Summary

On April 6, 2017, a worker at ROWELL ROOFING, INC. in MCCOMB, Mississippi suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet, with roof surfaces other than roof edge identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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