Burnham Lumber Company, Inc.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — DODGEVILLE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Burnham Lumber Company, Inc. | Report ID | 2015074518 |
| Address | 4945 County ZZ | City, State ZIP | DODGEVILLE, WISCONSIN 53533 |
| Event Date | July 10, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | 1077896 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.97000, -90.13000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a step ladder to help erect a pole barn. He fell off when the step ladder tipped, fracturing a heel and some ribs.
Incident Summary
On July 10, 2015, a worker at Burnham Lumber Company, Inc. in DODGEVILLE, WISCONSIN suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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