R&B Roofing LLC
Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet — Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries — BAINBRIDGE, GEORGIA
| Employer | R&B Roofing LLC | Report ID | 2025077240 |
| Address | 112 W Louise St. | City, State ZIP | BAINBRIDGE, GEORGIA 39819 |
| Event Date | July 24, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| 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 | Source, secondary source unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | 1841565 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.89000, -84.57000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was power washing the roof in preparation for installing a roof coating. The employee stepped on a translucent skylight panel on the roof and fell through the panel, landing approximately 15 feet below. The employee sustained brain swelling and fractured ribs.
Incident Summary
On July 24, 2025, a worker at R&B Roofing LLC in BAINBRIDGE, GEORGIA suffered injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries to the head and trunk. 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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