Cherry Roofing Enterprises, Inc.

Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Fractures and dislocations — WESTON, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Cherry Roofing Enterprises, Inc. in WESTON, FLORIDA
Employer Cherry Roofing Enterprises, Inc. Report ID 2020076576
Address 597 Slippery Rock Road City, State ZIP WESTON, FLORIDA 33326
Event Date July 14, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures and dislocations Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet Source of Injury Roofs, unspecified
Secondary Source Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 238390 Inspection # 1483419
GPS Coordinates 26.12000, -80.40000

Incident Narrative

An employee was inspecting the installation of a peel and stick membrane on a residential roof. The employee tried to peel off a section of the membrane, lost his balance, and fell approximately 12 feet to the concrete ground. The employee suffered a fractured back and dislocated wrist.

Incident Summary

On July 14, 2020, a worker at Cherry Roofing Enterprises, Inc. in WESTON, FLORIDA suffered fractures and dislocations to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with roofs, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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