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B. Garretson Roofing, Inc.

Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified — Fractures — NEW BRUNSWICK, NEW JERSEY

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at B. Garretson Roofing, Inc. in NEW BRUNSWICK, NEW JERSEY
Employer B. Garretson Roofing, Inc. Report ID 2018043659
Address 122 Quentin Avenue City, State ZIP NEW BRUNSWICK, NEW JERSEY 08901
Event Date April 17, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Leg(s), unspecified
Event Type Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified Source of Injury Roof surfaces other than roof edge
Industry (NAICS) 238160 Inspection # 1309936
GPS Coordinates 40.48000, -74.46000

Incident Narrative

An employee was walking across a warehouse roof when he fell through a deteriorated section and broke his leg, requiring hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On April 17, 2018, a worker at B. Garretson Roofing, Inc. in NEW BRUNSWICK, NEW JERSEY suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified, with roof surfaces other than roof edge identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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