J.L. Adler Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet — Fractures — ELGIN, ILLINOIS
| Employer | J.L. Adler Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. | Report ID | 2025077452 |
| Address | 1460 Sheldon Road | City, State ZIP | ELGIN, ILLINOIS 60120 |
| Event Date | July 29, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Roof surface |
| Secondary Source | Other constructed surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | 1841208 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.02000, -88.23000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On July 29, 2025, two sheet metal workers were performing detail work on the perimeter coping of a roof. At approximately 9:30 AM, one of the employees was attempting to get on the ladder on the south side of the roof when he fell approximately 20 feet to the pavement. The employee sustained fractures to his skull and pelvis.
Incident Summary
On July 29, 2025, a worker at J.L. Adler Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. in ELGIN, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the head and trunk. 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
OSHA has recorded 590 severe injury reports involving "Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet injuries.
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