El Paso Fire Department
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Bruises, contusions — EL PASO, TEXAS
| Employer | El Paso Fire Department | Report ID | 2017054276 |
| Address | 3112B Forney Ln | City, State ZIP | EL PASO, TEXAS 79935 |
| Event Date | May 10, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Roofing paper, roofing felt |
| Secondary Source | Roofs, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561990 | Inspection # | 1231690 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.78000, -106.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was shaving palm trees below the roof when a roll of roofing paper fell off and onto the employee's head and back, causing contusions to both.
Incident Summary
On May 10, 2017, a worker at El Paso Fire Department in EL PASO, TEXAS suffered bruises, contusions to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with roofing paper, roofing felt identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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