Leeward Roofing, LLC
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
| Employer | Leeward Roofing, LLC | Report ID | 2017043298 |
| Address | 2 Bimini Circle | City, State ZIP | SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 |
| Event Date | April 11, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper extremities, unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | 1224532 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.76000, -80.45000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell while climbing down a 16 foot aluminum extension ladder resulting in a broken left wrist/arm and bruised ribs on the right side.
Incident Summary
On April 11, 2017, a worker at Leeward Roofing, LLC in SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the upper extremities, unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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