G and H Masonry
Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified — SOUTH CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | G and H Masonry | Report ID | 2024042912 |
| Address | MacCorkle Ave SW | City, State ZIP | SOUTH CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA 25303 |
| Event Date | April 2, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified | Body Part | Leg(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) | Source of Injury | Roof surface |
| Secondary Source | Tornado, hurricane, typhoon | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238140 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.36000, -81.69000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a construction site when a tornado hit a nearby residential home and caused the roof to blow off and it struck them in the left leg. This resulted in an injury to the leg and hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On April 2, 2024, a worker at G and H Masonry in SOUTH CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA suffered traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified to the leg(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged or detached object(s), with roof surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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