CHS Carpentry Inc
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — VERO BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | CHS Carpentry Inc | Report ID | 2022021581 |
| Address | 5979 Sequoia Circle | City, State ZIP | VERO BEACH, FLORIDA 32967 |
| Event Date | February 18, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Roof trusses, joists |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238130 | Inspection # | 1580159 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.70000, -80.45000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a nail gun to brace trusses in a one-story residential roof under construction. A truss collapsed and the employee fell from the truss to the ground 10 feet below and suffered a broken right femur.
Incident Summary
On February 18, 2022, a worker at CHS Carpentry Inc in VERO BEACH, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet, with roof trusses, joists identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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