PlugPV
Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet — Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries — CANASTOTA, NEW YORK
| Employer | PlugPV | Report ID | 2024109609 |
| Address | 4011 Douglas Heights Drive | City, State ZIP | CANASTOTA, NEW YORK 13032 |
| Event Date | October 16, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Roof surface |
| Secondary Source | Ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 221114 | Inspection # | 1781819 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.07000, -75.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was observing solar panel maintenance while positioned on a 4/12 pitched roof. The employee lost balance on the roof and fell 15 feet to the ground below. The employee sustained a loss of vision in the left eye, several cracked ribs on right side, skull and orbital fractures, a nose fracture, a collapsed sinus, a brain bleed, several lost teeth, and an injury to their nose/brow ridge.
Incident Summary
On October 16, 2024, a worker at PlugPV in CANASTOTA, NEW YORK suffered injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries to the head and trunk. 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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