Gemma Roofing
Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet — Fractures — ATHENS, GEORGIA
| Employer | Gemma Roofing | Report ID | 2024032172 |
| Address | 1199 Prince Avenue | City, State ZIP | ATHENS, GEORGIA 30606 |
| Event Date | March 10, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Part of body unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Roof surface |
| Secondary Source | Other constructed surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | 1734060 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.96000, -83.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A crew was tearing off a section of roof over a concrete deck. An employee fell 25-30 feet off the roof edge that had a permanent railing for safety provided by the hospital. The employee suffered fractures and multiple injuries. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On March 10, 2024, a worker at Gemma Roofing in ATHENS, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the part of body unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet, with roof surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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