BANOV CONSTRUCTION LLC
Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
| Employer | BANOV CONSTRUCTION LLC | Report ID | 2018099421 |
| Address | 13380 North Indian River Drive | City, State ZIP | SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 |
| Event Date | September 12, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Elevator shafts |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236115 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.83000, -80.47000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While building a platform to cover an elevator shaft, an employee slipped and fell 8 feet to the ground. The employee suffered broken ribs.
Incident Summary
On September 12, 2018, a worker at BANOV CONSTRUCTION LLC in SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet, with elevator shafts identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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