Roofing Solutions
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — SAINT GABRIEL, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Roofing Solutions | Report ID | 2022032457 |
| Address | 6925 LA-74 | City, State ZIP | SAINT GABRIEL, LOUISIANA 70776 |
| Event Date | March 18, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lumbar region |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Roofs, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.25000, -91.08000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was inspecting a roof for wind damage. The employee fell to the ground and suffered a fracture in the lower back.
Incident Summary
On March 18, 2022, a worker at Roofing Solutions in SAINT GABRIEL, LOUISIANA suffered fractures to the lumbar region. 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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