Sonshine Roofing Inc
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — SARASOTA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Sonshine Roofing Inc | Report ID | 2021109341 |
| Address | 3156 Village Green Dr. | City, State ZIP | SARASOTA, FLORIDA 34239 |
| Event Date | October 29, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| 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 # | 1562283 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.30000, -82.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped and fell while repairing a tile roof, landing on the ground 8-9 feet below and suffering a broken wrist.
Incident Summary
On October 29, 2021, a worker at Sonshine Roofing Inc in SARASOTA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the wrist(s). 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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