Silktown Roofing, INC
Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet — Fractures — WINDSOR, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Silktown Roofing, INC | Report ID | 2021064628 |
| Address | Amazon BDL4 Project Warrior, 1201 Kennedy Road | City, State ZIP | WINDSOR, CONNECTICUT 06095 |
| Event Date | June 7, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet | Source of Injury | Existing roof openings, other than skylights |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | 1535066 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.87000, -72.67000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On June 7, 2021, an employee stepped back onto roofing material that covered an opening in the roof and fell 15 to 20 feet through the opening onto the concrete floor below. The employee suffered a broken wrist and contusions to the pelvis and spine.
Incident Summary
On June 7, 2021, a worker at Silktown Roofing, INC in WINDSOR, CONNECTICUT suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet, with existing roof openings, other than skylights identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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