SOUTHWICK, MASSACHUSETTS—
Sunrun Inc.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Sunrun Inc., 19 Pine Knoll Road, SOUTHWICK, MASSACHUSETTS 01077 on — Fractures, affecting the multiple trunk locations.
Final narrative
While descending from a roof, an employee slipped and fell over the ladder to the ground below, suffering a broken pelvis, fractured rib, and injured ankle. The employee was hospitalized.
More severe injuries at Sunrun Inc.
FREEHOLD, NEW JERSEY—
Sunrun Inc.
An employee was installing solar panels from a ladder when the ladder strap broke, causing the employee to fall to the ground and sustain a right eye laceration and an L2 compression fracture.
RUTLAND, MASSACHUSETTS—
Sunrun Inc
An employee had finished installing a solar panel system at a residence. He removed the anchors from the roof and threw the rope to the ground. The force exerted caused the employee to lose their balance and slip on the roof. They rolled down the peak of the roof and fell roughly 20 feet to the ground. The employee sustained a concussion, C5/C6 disc herniation, and cervical neck strain.
STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK—
Sunrun Inc.
An employee installing solar panels fell from the roof to the garage, fracturing a foot.
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