KAW ROOFING & SHEET METAL, INC.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — KANSAS CITY, KANSAS
| Employer | KAW ROOFING & SHEET METAL, INC. | Report ID | 2021108783 |
| Address | 2105 N 13th Street | City, State ZIP | KANSAS CITY, KANSAS 66104 |
| Event Date | October 12, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Roofs, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | 1561645 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.13000, -94.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell from a roof and landed on his left foot, suffering a broken tibia and fibula. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On October 12, 2021, a worker at KAW ROOFING & SHEET METAL, INC. in KANSAS CITY, KANSAS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). 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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