Heartwood Construction LLC
Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — MADISON, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Heartwood Construction LLC | Report ID | 2016087131 |
| Address | 41 S. Hillside Terrace | City, State ZIP | MADISON, WISCONSIN 53705 |
| Event Date | August 2, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Existing floor opening |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236118 | Inspection # | 1169092 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.06000, -89.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was at a client's jobsite sweeping up debris in a new room addition to a home. He stepped onto an area that was covered with sheetrock and fell 14 feet to the lower level onto a staircase below, hitting his head and breaking his ankle.
Incident Summary
On August 2, 2016, a worker at Heartwood Construction LLC in MADISON, WISCONSIN suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet, with existing floor opening identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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