Capa Construction LLC
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Bruises, contusions — LIVINGSTON, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Capa Construction LLC | Report ID | 2023098756 |
| Address | 100 EISENHOWER PKWY. | City, State ZIP | LIVINGSTON, NEW JERSEY 07039 |
| Event Date | September 22, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Dimensional lumber: 2x4, 2x3, etc. |
| Secondary Source | Porches, balconies, decks, patios | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.77000, -74.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employees for Capa Construction LLC were on the exterior of an apartment complex under construction. They were building a retaining wall at the rear of the building when a piece of 2x6 lumber fell from a fourth floor balcony and struck an employee's right arm causing a contusion.
Incident Summary
On September 22, 2023, a worker at Capa Construction LLC in LIVINGSTON, NEW JERSEY suffered bruises, contusions to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with dimensional lumber: 2x4, 2x3, etc. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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