# Electrocution, electric shock at Roman Roofing Inc
> OSHA SIR `2024043023` · 4/5/2024 · FORT MYERS BEACH, FLORIDA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** BODY SYSTEMS
- **Nature of injury:** Electrocution, electric shock
## Cause
- **Event:** Indirect exposure to electricity  greater than 220 volts
- **Source:** Power lines, transformers, convertors
- **Secondary source:** Extension ladders
## Employer
- **Name:** Roman Roofing Inc
- **Location:** 112 Lovers Lane, FORT MYERS BEACH, FLORIDA, 33931
- **NAICS:** 238160
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was setting up an extension ladder to access the roof of a house when the ladder contacted a power line, resulting in an electric shock and hospitalization.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*