Bruin Roofing
Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Bruin Roofing | Report ID | 2018043308 |
| Address | McCandless Crossing, Block G | City, State ZIP | PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15237 |
| Event Date | April 6, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Existing roof openings, other than skylights |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | 1307014 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.56000, -80.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee stepped into an equipment curb area (approximately 6' x 10') that had a roof opening (approximately 2' x 5') that was covered with plywood. The plywood was not secured and moved. The employee then fell through the opening approximately 15 feet to the level below.
Incident Summary
On April 6, 2018, a worker at Bruin Roofing in PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet, with existing roof openings, other than skylights identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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