Incident date: 2024-07-24
NAICS industry code: 111199

Two employees were working on a roof that was approximately 18 feet above the lower level. The downspout for the grain bin (from a leg) was clogged and was removed by the two employees. While cleaning it, the injured employee slid off the roof and landed on their feet, fracturing their left ankle. Fall protection was not worn at the time.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Other fall to lower level  6 to 30 feet
code_source: title: Roof surface
code_nature: title: Fractures
code_body: title: Ankle(s)
severity: moderate