Van Derhoof Roofing Co., Inc.
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — SYRACUSE, NEW YORK
| Employer | Van Derhoof Roofing Co., Inc. | Report ID | 2018044123 |
| Address | 145 Ainsley Drive | City, State ZIP | SYRACUSE, NEW YORK 13210 |
| Event Date | April 30, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet) and ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Roof edges |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.01000, -76.13000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee lost his balance while exiting from a ladder onto a one-story roof. He fell, hit the roof, and then fell to the ground, landing on his feet. He fractured his right ankle and left heel.
Incident Summary
On April 30, 2018, a worker at Van Derhoof Roofing Co., Inc. in SYRACUSE, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the foot (feet) and ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with roof edges identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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