B&M Roofing of Colorado, Inc.
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — FORT COLLINS, Colorado
| Employer | B&M Roofing of Colorado, Inc. |
| Address | 631 Monte Vista Ave |
| City, State ZIP | FORT COLLINS, Colorado 80521 |
| Report ID | 2019054457 |
| Event Date | May 2, 2019 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures |
| Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet |
| Source of Injury | Roofs, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Posts, bollards, moorings |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 |
| Inspection # | 1398466 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.57889, -105.09409 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
An employee was reroofing a flat roof of a single story dwelling. The employee went to get a chalk line from the ground. He then climbed back up the ladder and knelt down on the edge of the roof to snap the chalk line. The roof gave way and he fell 8 feet 4 inches onto a pile of landscaping posts and sustained fractured ribs. The employee was wearing fall protection, but it was not connected at the time of the fall.
Incident Summary
On May 2, 2019, a worker at B&M Roofing of Colorado, Inc. in FORT COLLINS, Colorado suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet, with roofs, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 97 severe injury reports involving "Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2018 | Adams Outdoor Advertising, Inc. | MADISON, Wisconsin | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Jan 28, 2022 | Custom Fiberglass Installations, LLC. | DELAWARE CITY, Delaware | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Jan 24, 2022 | Cleveland-Cliffs Warren | WARREN, Ohio | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Apr 19, 2016 | Georgia SE Gutters, LLC | CUMMING, Georgia | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Dec 26, 2017 | Ardagh Glass, Inc | SIMSBORO, Louisiana | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Oct 3, 2023 | CTX Home Improvement | MARLIN, Texas | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Jun 6, 2018 | Asplundh Tree, LLC | COLUMBUS, Ohio | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Aug 19, 2019 | AMERICAN ROOFING & METAL CO., INC. | BOERNE, Texas | Fractures | Hosp. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Workers injured on the job have the right to medical treatment covered by workers' compensation, wage replacement benefits during recovery, and protection against retaliation for reporting the injury. You have the right to file a complaint with OSHA if you believe your workplace is unsafe, and OSHA cannot reveal your identity to your employer without your consent. You also have the right to see your OSHA 300 injury log. If your employer denies a workers' comp claim, you can appeal through your state's workers' compensation board. An occupational health attorney can advise on complex cases involving denied claims or third-party liability.
After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.
You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately — they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.
About This OSHA Report
This is a severe injury report filed with OSHA. Employers are required to report all work-related fatalities and severe injuries within 8 to 24 hours. Browse more reports by employer, state, or industry below.