Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Works Inc.

Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Works Inc. in TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA
Employer Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Works Inc. Report ID 2022031893
Address 1246 Timberlane Road City, State ZIP TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32312
Event Date March 1, 2022 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Upper and lower limb(s)
Event Type Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet Source of Injury Roofs, unspecified
Secondary Source Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 238160 Inspection # 1590459
GPS Coordinates 30.50000, -84.25000

Incident Narrative

On March 1, 2022, an employee was walking backward while laying out insulation on a roof when he fell 10 to 12 feet from the roof to the ground below, resulting in a broken arm and leg.

Incident Summary

On March 1, 2022, a worker at Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Works Inc. in TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with roofs, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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