Jim Taylor Roofing, Inc.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — ORMOND BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | Jim Taylor Roofing, Inc. | Report ID | 2021086703 |
| Address | 74 N. St. Andrews Drive | City, State ZIP | ORMOND BEACH, FLORIDA 32174 |
| Event Date | August 9, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lumbar region |
| 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) | 238160 | Inspection # | 1547722 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.30000, -81.09000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking on a roof when he lost his balance and fell 10 feet to the ground. He landed on his feet and fractured a lower disc in his back. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On August 9, 2021, a worker at Jim Taylor Roofing, Inc. in ORMOND BEACH, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the lumbar region. 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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