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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2019043501 · 4/4/2019 · Roofing Unlimited and Sheet Metal, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Upper and lower limb(s)
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Other fall to lower level, unspecified
Source
Extension ladders
Secondary source
Bricks and pavers

Employer

Name
Roofing Unlimited and Sheet Metal, Inc.
Location
4821 South Flagler Drive, WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, 33405
NAICS
238160
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was climbing a 16-20 foot extension ladder to secure it. While stepping onto the roof to tie off the ladder, the ladder slipped and the employee fell. The employee landed on paver stones on a walkway and was hospitalized with a broken arm and leg.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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