NextGen Construction of Wisconsin Inc.
Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — PLEASANT PRAIRIE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | NextGen Construction of Wisconsin Inc. | Report ID | 2022054079 |
| Address | 8817 Creekside Terrace | City, State ZIP | PLEASANT PRAIRIE, WISCONSIN 53158 |
| Event Date | May 10, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified | Source of Injury | Existing floor opening |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238130 | Inspection # | 1595345 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.52000, -87.88000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee conducting floor sheathing on a newly constructed residential home fell through the floor joists to the basement below. The employee sustained a punctured lung and fractures to the ribs and collar bone.
Incident Summary
On May 10, 2022, a worker at NextGen Construction of Wisconsin Inc. in PLEASANT PRAIRIE, WISCONSIN suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified, with existing floor opening identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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