Strong Tower Contracting, LLC
Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — DAVISVILLE, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | Strong Tower Contracting, LLC | Report ID | 2023109247 |
| Address | 179 Shenandoah Dr | City, State ZIP | DAVISVILLE, WEST VIRGINIA 26142 |
| Event Date | October 6, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Roofs, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238350 | Inspection # | 1702987 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.19000, -81.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On October 6, 2023, an employee was working on a residential roof. To prepare for the coming rain, the employee was laying plastic sheeting over the exposed roof and painting it to indicate where not to step. The employee stepped on the sheeting and fell approximately 13 feet, sustaining three broken vertebrae and a broken rib that required surgery. Fall protection was not worn at the time.
Incident Summary
On October 6, 2023, a worker at Strong Tower Contracting, LLC in DAVISVILLE, WEST VIRGINIA suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, unspecified. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet, with roofs, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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