GCU Environmental Corp.
Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet — Cuts and abrasions or bruises — SYOSSET, NEW YORK
| Employer | GCU Environmental Corp. | Report ID | 2022075840 |
| Address | Southwoods Middle School, Pell Lane | City, State ZIP | SYOSSET, NEW YORK 11791 |
| Event Date | July 5, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts and abrasions or bruises | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Roof surfaces other than roof edge |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 562910 | Inspection # | 1606568 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.82000, -73.50000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was sweeping a flat roof when they fell approximately 10 feet through an unsecured flooring panel, landing on the floor below and sustaining bruising and back lacerations.
Incident Summary
On July 5, 2022, a worker at GCU Environmental Corp. in SYOSSET, NEW YORK suffered cuts and abrasions or bruises to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet, with roof surfaces other than roof edge identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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