PV Micropower, LLC. dba Sun Farm Energy
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — PENSACOLA, FLORIDA
| Employer | PV Micropower, LLC. dba Sun Farm Energy | Report ID | 20191010992 |
| Address | 9508 Tower Ridge Rd. | City, State ZIP | PENSACOLA, FLORIDA 32526 |
| Event Date | October 21, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Heel(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Roofs, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 221114 | Inspection # | 1443823 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.53000, -87.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On October 21, 2019, an employee was installing the rails for solar panels on the low pitched roof of a residence. When he walked backwards to check the alignment of the rails, he fell 10 feet to the ground. He landed on his feet and suffered two broken heels, requiring hospitalization. Fall protection equipment was not worn at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On October 21, 2019, a worker at PV Micropower, LLC. dba Sun Farm Energy in PENSACOLA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the heel(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with roofs, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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