Pyramid Roofing Inc.
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — SYRACUSE, NEW YORK
| Employer | Pyramid Roofing Inc. | Report ID | 2017065338 |
| Address | Shop City Plaza, Grant Boulevard | City, State ZIP | SYRACUSE, NEW YORK 13206 |
| Event Date | June 12, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.07000, -76.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing a ladder when he missed a rung and fell 14 feet, striking a transformer box and breaking his ribs.
Incident Summary
On June 12, 2017, a worker at Pyramid Roofing Inc. in SYRACUSE, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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