Roofing Unlimited and Sheet Metal, Inc.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | Roofing Unlimited and Sheet Metal, Inc. | Report ID | 2019043501 |
| Address | 4821 South Flagler Drive | City, State ZIP | WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33405 |
| Event Date | April 4, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Secondary Source | Bricks and pavers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.66000, -80.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing a 16-20 foot extension ladder to secure it. While stepping onto the roof to tie off the ladder, the ladder slipped and the employee fell. The employee landed on paver stones on a walkway and was hospitalized with a broken arm and leg.
Incident Summary
On April 4, 2019, a worker at Roofing Unlimited and Sheet Metal, Inc. in WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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