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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2017043133 · 4/6/2017 · ROWELL ROOFING, INC.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet
Source
Roof surfaces other than roof edge

Employer

Name
ROWELL ROOFING, INC.
Location
1410 Apache Dr., MCCOMB, MISSISSIPPI, 39649
NAICS
238160
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

While removing roof decking, an employee stepped on the end of a sheet of decking that was not supported. The decking tilted and the employee fell 10 feet to the concrete floor, fracturing three ribs.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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