Bova Construction Co, Inc.
Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet — Fractures — DEERFIELD, NEW HAMPSHIRE
| Employer | Bova Construction Co, Inc. | Report ID | 2024076397 |
| Address | 102 Mountain Road | City, State ZIP | DEERFIELD, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03037 |
| Event Date | July 15, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) and leg(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Sheets, panels wood, plywood, MDF |
| Secondary Source | Ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236115 | Inspection # | 1763021 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.12000, -71.21000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was constructing a wall frame on the second floor of a building. They were walking on an overhanging piece of plywood when it broke and they fell 12 feet to the ground, resulting in a broken leg and ankle.
Incident Summary
On July 15, 2024, a worker at Bova Construction Co, Inc. in DEERFIELD, NEW HAMPSHIRE suffered fractures to the ankle(s) and leg(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet, with sheets, panels wood, plywood, mdf identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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