Tradesmen International Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Tradesmen International Inc. | Report ID | 2015129561 |
| Address | 11200 West Parkland Avenue | City, State ZIP | MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN 53224 |
| Event Date | December 17, 2015 | 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 | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Electrical wiring-building | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.16000, -88.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing low voltage wires and received a shock. He fell from a six foot step ladder resulting in broken ribs and a collapsed lung.
Incident Summary
On December 17, 2015, a worker at Tradesmen International Inc. in MILWAUKEE, 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 other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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