JS Held
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — TAMPA, FLORIDA
| Employer | JS Held | Report ID | 2018054705 |
| Address | 4922 Andros Drive | City, State ZIP | TAMPA, FLORIDA 33629 |
| Event Date | May 15, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Roofs, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Roofs, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 541330 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.93000, -82.53000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While inspecting a residential roof for damage, an employee fell approximately 12 feet from the third floor to the second floor roof. The employee suffered cracked ribs, a punctured lung, and a possible back fracture.
Incident Summary
On May 15, 2018, a worker at JS Held in TAMPA, FLORIDA suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with roofs, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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