THOMPSON REMODELING, L.L.C.
Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet — Fractures — GADSDEN, ALABAMA
| Employer | THOMPSON REMODELING, L.L.C. | Report ID | 20241110440 |
| Address | 265 Caldwell Trail | City, State ZIP | GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35901 |
| Event Date | November 8, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Back lumbar region |
| Event Type | Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Improvised scaffolds or staging |
| Secondary Source | Ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | 1788017 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.95000, -85.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On November 8, 2025, two employees were setting up walk boards and ladders in preparation for roofing work. One of the ladders snapped and both employees fell 27 feet to the ground, resulting in hospitalizations due to multiple injuries. One employee sustained a compression fracture to their lower back and bruised ribs, and the second employee sustained a broken nose, internal bleeding, and a shattered pelvis.
Incident Summary
On November 8, 2024, a worker at THOMPSON REMODELING, L.L.C. in GADSDEN, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the back lumbar region. The incident was classified as fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet, with improvised scaffolds or staging identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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