Gibson Roofs, Inc.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet — Fractures — GRAFTON, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Gibson Roofs, Inc. | Report ID | 2025032304 |
| Address | 105 Milbury St, Milbury St Elementary School | City, State ZIP | GRAFTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01519 |
| Event Date | March 11, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Exterior and musculoskeletal structures of the neck |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Portable ladders and stairs unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | 1810008 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.19000, -71.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was descending a ladder when he fell, landing on the ground about 6-10 feet below. He suffered a broken neck vertebra and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On March 11, 2025, a worker at Gibson Roofs, Inc. in GRAFTON, MASSACHUSETTS suffered fractures to the exterior and musculoskeletal structures of the neck. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet, with portable ladders and stairs unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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