Roofs Restored
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — GONZALES, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Roofs Restored | Report ID | 2023087175 |
| Address | 43406 North Pinecrest Street | City, State ZIP | GONZALES, LOUISIANA 70737 |
| Event Date | August 8, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Roofs, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | 1689991 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.28000, -90.87000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on a rooftop, screwing in a gutter. The employee fell from the roof to the ground about 14 feet below, suffering an injury to the lungs and ribs.
Incident Summary
On August 8, 2023, a worker at Roofs Restored in GONZALES, LOUISIANA suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. 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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