RAY BROS., INC.
Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet — Cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages without skull fracture — DOTHAN, ALABAMA
| Employer | RAY BROS., INC. | Report ID | 2025021714 |
| Address | 534 Cowarts Rd | City, State ZIP | DOTHAN, ALABAMA 36304 |
| Event Date | February 21, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages without skull fracture | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Skylights or other existing roof openings |
| Secondary Source | Other constructed surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | 1806272 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.20000, -85.33000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a roof. He stepped onto a rotted section of skylight and fell 27 feet to the floor below. The employee sustained brain swelling, facial fractures and swelling, two broken arms and a broken right leg.
Incident Summary
On February 21, 2025, a worker at RAY BROS., INC. in DOTHAN, ALABAMA suffered cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages without skull fracture to the brain. The incident was classified as fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet, with skylights or other existing roof openings identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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