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Florida Roofmasters, Inc.

Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — PALATKA, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Florida Roofmasters, Inc. in PALATKA, FLORIDA
Employer Florida Roofmasters, Inc. Report ID 2017087968
Address 101 Briane Lane City, State ZIP PALATKA, FLORIDA 32177
Event Date August 18, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Fall on same level due to slipping Source of Injury Roofs, unspecified
Secondary Source Roofing paper, roofing felt
Industry (NAICS) 238160 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 29.62000, -81.65000

Incident Narrative

An employee was on the roof to see what was needed to be completed that morning when he stepped on a piece of felt paper, slipped, and fell on the roof, breaking his ribs and requiring hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On August 18, 2017, a worker at Florida Roofmasters, Inc. in PALATKA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with roofs, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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