Thompson Roofing and Construction, LLC
Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment unspecified — Fractures — ATHENS, ALABAMA
| Employer | Thompson Roofing and Construction, LLC | Report ID | 2025076544 |
| Address | 311 East Elm Street | City, State ZIP | ATHENS, ALABAMA 35611 |
| Event Date | July 8, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment unspecified | Source of Injury | Roof surface |
| Secondary Source | Other constructed surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | 1840260 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.82000, -86.96000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking on a roof to cover roofing material when they walked over a translucent roof panel and fell through it to the floor below, resulting in a broken leg.
Incident Summary
On July 8, 2025, a worker at Thompson Roofing and Construction, LLC in ATHENS, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the leg(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment unspecified, with roof surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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