Perry Roofing Contractors, LLC.
Other fall to lower level 26 to 30 feet — Fractures — GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Perry Roofing Contractors, LLC. | Report ID | 20171010384 |
| Address | Treehouse Village, 121 SE 16th Ave | City, State ZIP | GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA 32601 |
| Event Date | October 30, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 26 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Roofs, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Construction debris | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | 1274527 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.63000, -82.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing loose shingles and debris from the corner of a roof when debris shifted underneath him causing him to fall 30 feet to the ground. He was admitted to the hospital with a broken left forearm.
Incident Summary
On October 30, 2017, a worker at Perry Roofing Contractors, LLC. in GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 26 to 30 feet, with roofs, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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