Paralysis, paraplegia, quadriplegia

Name: Paralysis, paraplegia, quadriplegia at Over the Top Roofing, LLC.
Start: 8/16/2022

1 hospitalization · 2022087270 · 8/16/2022 · Over the Top Roofing, LLC.

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified
Nature of injury: Paralysis, paraplegia, quadriplegia

Cause

Event: Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 11 to 15 feet
Source: Porches, balconies, decks, patios
Secondary source: Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified

Employer

Name: Over the Top Roofing, LLC.
Location: 1024 State Route 48, FULTON, NEW YORK, 13069
NAICS: 238160
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee used an extension ladder to access a second floor balcony/deck of an apartment. The employee started removing the floor boards of the deck when the balcony collapsed. The employee fell 14 feet to the ground and was hospitalized with injuries to the back and legs, resulting in paralysis.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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