K&E Roofing Service, LLC
Struck by propelled, falling, or suspended object unspecified — Intracranial injuries unspecified — WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | K&E Roofing Service, LLC | Report ID | 2024031960 |
| Address | 418 North Sapodilla Ave | City, State ZIP | WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33401 |
| Event Date | March 4, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by propelled, falling, or suspended object unspecified | Source of Injury | Dimensional lumber |
| Secondary Source | Source, secondary source unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.71000, -80.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cleaning the floor when they were struck in the head by a 2x4 board and rendered unconscious.
Incident Summary
On March 4, 2024, a worker at K&E Roofing Service, LLC in WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA suffered intracranial injuries unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by propelled, falling, or suspended object unspecified, with dimensional lumber identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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