Goodhew Roofing Services
Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified — Fractures — BROOKVILLE, OHIO
| Employer | Goodhew Roofing Services | Report ID | 2019088186 |
| Address | 1 Blue Pride Drive | City, State ZIP | BROOKVILLE, OHIO 45309 |
| Event Date | August 9, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified | Source of Injury | Roofs, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | 1432569 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.82000, -84.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a roof, replacing metal sheets for exterior roofing. The employee fell through a roof opening into the first floor, suffering a broken leg, broken elbow, and broken jaw. The employee was hospitalized, requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On August 9, 2019, a worker at Goodhew Roofing Services in BROOKVILLE, OHIO suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified, with roofs, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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