Bone Dry Roofing
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI
| Employer | Bone Dry Roofing | Report ID | 2023010591 |
| Address | 43 Hi Gate Road | City, State ZIP | SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI 63132 |
| Event Date | January 19, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Street, road, driveway-paved | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.67000, -90.37000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on the garage roof checking for an active leak. When climbing down the ladder, it shifted, causing the employee to fall approximately 12-13 feet to the paved driveway below. The employee sustained head trauma.
Incident Summary
On January 19, 2023, a worker at Bone Dry Roofing in SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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