Star Improvements Inc
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — ALBANY, NEW YORK
| Employer | Star Improvements Inc | Report ID | 2020054247 |
| Address | 20 Colvin Ave | City, State ZIP | ALBANY, NEW YORK 12205 |
| Event Date | May 6, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Roofs, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.67000, -73.79000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on a roof, caulking a chimney. He fell from the roof to the ground, suffering a broken leg.
Incident Summary
On May 6, 2020, a worker at Star Improvements Inc in ALBANY, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with roofs, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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