Roofing Solutions, LLC

Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — LAFAYETTE, Louisiana

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Roofing Solutions, LLC in LAFAYETTE, Louisiana
Employer Roofing Solutions, LLC
Address 1506 Cameron St
City, State ZIP LAFAYETTE, Louisiana 70501
Report ID 2020076570
Event Date July 13, 2020
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified
Source of Injury Roofs, unspecified
Secondary Source Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 238160
Inspection # 1483560
GPS Coordinates 30.23000, -92.03000

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Incident Narrative

An employee had been tasked with roofing work. Upon descending the roof for lunch, a portion of the roof collapsed and the employee fell to the ground. The employee sustained two broken ribs and a head laceration requiring stitches.

Incident Summary

On July 13, 2020, a worker at Roofing Solutions, LLC in LAFAYETTE, Louisiana suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified, with roofs, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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