Roman Roofing Inc
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — CAPE CORAL, FLORIDA
| Employer | Roman Roofing Inc | Report ID | 2023076875 |
| Address | 1809 NW 26th Ave | City, State ZIP | CAPE CORAL, FLORIDA 33909 |
| Event Date | July 29, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Secondary Source | Water | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.68000, -82.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using an extension ladder to access a roof. As the employee stepped from the ladder to the roof, his foot slipped due to dew on the roof surface. The employee fell approximately 8 feet to the ground and sustained a left forearm fracture.
Incident Summary
On July 29, 2023, a worker at Roman Roofing Inc in CAPE CORAL, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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