Melvin Sipaque
Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet — Fractures — SANIBEL, FLORIDA
| Employer | Melvin Sipaque | Report ID | 20231110878 |
| Address | 641 Periwinkle Way Building B | City, State ZIP | SANIBEL, FLORIDA 33957 |
| Event Date | November 28, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet | Source of Injury | Roofs, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | 1715276 |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.44000, -82.03000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was tearing down shingles when they fell approximately 18 feet from a roof to the ground, sustaining a broken ankle.
Incident Summary
On November 28, 2023, a worker at Melvin Sipaque in SANIBEL, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet, with roofs, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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