HW Contracting, LLC.
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
| Employer | HW Contracting, LLC. | Report ID | 2023043557 |
| Address | 4948 Blackhawk Drive | City, State ZIP | JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32259 |
| Event Date | April 20, 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 | Roofs, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Street, road, driveway-paved | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | 1665159 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.06000, -81.55000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On April 20, 2023, an employee was working on the roof of a one-story residential home. He was adjusting his lanyard's length when he slipped and fell approximately 12 feet off the roof, landing on the concrete driveway. He was hospitalized with two broken arms and a head injury.
Incident Summary
On April 20, 2023, a worker at HW Contracting, LLC. in JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with roofs, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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