Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at ENERGY AIR, INC., 3675 Boggy Creek Road, KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA 34744
on — Fractures, affecting the multiple pelvic region locations.
Final narrative
On March 27, 2017, at approximately 12:00 p.m., an employee was on the existing roof of the high school with a coworker, cutting a hole in that roof for the installation of an HVAC unit. He then stepped into the hole and fell to the floor approximately 15 feet below, suffering fractures to his hip and pelvis and contusions to the head and both hands. He was hospitalized.
HospitalizedMultiple pelvic region locationsExisting roof openings, other than skylights
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