Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Works Inc.
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — 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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