Incident date: 2024-06-26
NAICS industry code: 238210

An employee was installing a light box while standing on a 2x6 board over a 15-foot tall opening when the board snapped, causing them to fall to the ground. The employee sustained ligament damage to their ankle.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment  6 to 30 feet
code_source: title: Dimensional lumber
code_nature: title: Sprains, strains, tears  unspecified
code_body: title: Ankle(s)
severity: moderate