Fidus Roofing and Construction, LLC
Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet — Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. — SAINT AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Fidus Roofing and Construction, LLC | Report ID | 20181112242 |
| Address | 6953 Cypress Spring Ct, Cypress Point Lot 37 | City, State ZIP | SAINT AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA 32086 |
| Event Date | November 29, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. | Body Part | Multiple trunk locations |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet | Source of Injury | Roofs, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Lifelines, lanyards, safety belts, harnesses | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | 1363283 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.74000, -81.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to anchor down on the top ridge of a new two-story house (7:12 pitch) when his feet became tangled on the tie-off rope, causing him to lose his balance and eventually fall about 20 feet to the ground. He was hospitalized with three broken ribs, a collapsed lung, and a fractured pelvis.
Incident Summary
On November 29, 2018, a worker at Fidus Roofing and Construction, LLC in SAINT AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA suffered fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. to the multiple trunk locations. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet, with roofs, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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