Munn Roofing Corporation
Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — NEWTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Munn Roofing Corporation | Report ID | 2019043689 |
| Address | Wrightstown Elementary School, 729 Penns Park Rd | City, State ZIP | NEWTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 18940 |
| Event Date | April 10, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet | Source of Injury | Existing roof openings, other than skylights |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | 1394728 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.26000, -74.99000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While performing infill insulation repairs, a roofer fell 20 feet through a repaired roof opening.
Incident Summary
On April 10, 2019, a worker at Munn Roofing Corporation in NEWTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet, with existing roof openings, other than skylights identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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