Upstate Under Cover Roofing
Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet — Fractures — MAYFIELD, NEW YORK
| Employer | Upstate Under Cover Roofing | Report ID | 20190910039 |
| Address | 24 W. Main St. | City, State ZIP | MAYFIELD, NEW YORK 12117 |
| Event Date | September 25, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet | Source of Injury | Roofs, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.10000, -74.26000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing fall protection anchor points on a roof. The employee fell to the ground about 20 feet below, breaking both legs.
Incident Summary
On September 25, 2019, a worker at Upstate Under Cover Roofing in MAYFIELD, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet, with roofs, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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