Kerkan Roofing, Inc.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet — Bruises, contusions — LOCKLAND, OHIO
| Employer | Kerkan Roofing, Inc. | Report ID | 2024053818 |
| Address | 249 W Forrer Street | City, State ZIP | LOCKLAND, OHIO 45215 |
| Event Date | May 2, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Multiple body parts n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Roof surface |
| Secondary Source | Existing opening, hole in constructed surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | 1745733 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.22000, -84.45000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving a pallet on a roof when they fell through an opening in the roof approximately 14 feet and 9 inches to the room below. They sustained bruising/abrasions to the head, legs, back, and hips.
Incident Summary
On May 2, 2024, a worker at Kerkan Roofing, Inc. in LOCKLAND, OHIO suffered bruises, contusions to the multiple body parts n.e.c.. 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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