AAA Roofing and Waterproofing, LLC.
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — JEROME, IDAHO
| Employer | AAA Roofing and Waterproofing, LLC. | Report ID | 2023031887 |
| Address | 1756 S Buchanan St | City, State ZIP | JEROME, IDAHO 83338 |
| Event Date | March 1, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Nonclassifiable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.70000, -114.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was descending a ladder when it collapsed, causing him to fall approximately 8 feet. The employee was hospitalized with a compound fracture to his left leg and a left wrist fracture.
Incident Summary
On March 1, 2023, a worker at AAA Roofing and Waterproofing, LLC. in JEROME, IDAHO suffered fractures to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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