Over the Top Roofing, LLC.

Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 11 to 15 feet — Paralysis, paraplegia, quadriplegia — FULTON, New York

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Over the Top Roofing, LLC. in FULTON, New York
Employer Over the Top Roofing, LLC.
Address 1024 State Route 48
City, State ZIP FULTON, New York 13069
Report ID 2022087270
Event Date August 16, 2022
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Paralysis, paraplegia, quadriplegia
Body Part Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified
Event Type Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 11 to 15 feet
Source of Injury Porches, balconies, decks, patios
Secondary Source Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 238160
Inspection # 1615216
GPS Coordinates 43.29333, -76.40023

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Incident Narrative

An employee used an extension ladder to access a second floor balcony/deck of an apartment. The employee started removing the floor boards of the deck when the balcony collapsed. The employee fell 14 feet to the ground and was hospitalized with injuries to the back and legs, resulting in paralysis.

Incident Summary

On August 16, 2022, a worker at Over the Top Roofing, LLC. in FULTON, New York suffered paralysis, paraplegia, quadriplegia to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment 11 to 15 feet, with porches, balconies, decks, patios identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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