Home Evolution Roofing
Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet — Fractures — COHOES, NEW YORK
| Employer | Home Evolution Roofing | Report ID | 2025054688 |
| Address | 198 Ontario Street | City, State ZIP | COHOES, NEW YORK 12047 |
| Event Date | May 19, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Roof surface |
| Secondary Source | High winds, gusts, turbulence | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | 1825886 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.77000, -73.69000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on a roof preparing to attach to a lifeline when wind and dust blew (insulation or roofing materials) at the employee, causing the employee to fall 30 feet to the ground. The employee suffered two broken legs that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On May 19, 2025, a worker at Home Evolution Roofing in COHOES, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the leg(s) unspecified. 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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