Swift Roofing, Inc.
Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet — Sprains and bruises — MURRAY, KENTUCKY
| Employer | Swift Roofing, Inc. | Report ID | 2019044398 |
| Address | 404 Industrial Drive | City, State ZIP | MURRAY, KENTUCKY 42071 |
| Event Date | April 12, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Sprains and bruises | Body Part | Neck and back |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Existing roof openings, other than skylights |
| Secondary Source | Floor, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.61000, -88.29000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was replacing insulated roof panels when his right foot slipped causing him to fall forward into an open space He fell approximately 10 feet from the roof to the floor of the building striking a wall section and the edge of the stone fire place. The employee sustained contusions and strains to the back and neck and left side of his body. The employee was wearing a harness, but it was not tied off to an anchor point.
Incident Summary
On April 12, 2019, a worker at Swift Roofing, Inc. in MURRAY, KENTUCKY suffered sprains and bruises to the neck and back. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet, with existing roof openings, other than skylights identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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