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J.H. Findorff & Son, Inc.

Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — MADISON, WISCONSIN

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at J.H. Findorff & Son, Inc. in MADISON, WISCONSIN
Employer J.H. Findorff & Son, Inc. Report ID 2016010412
Address 600 Highland Avenue City, State ZIP MADISON, WISCONSIN 53792
Event Date January 15, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet Source of Injury Step ladders
Industry (NAICS) 236220 Inspection # 1120451
GPS Coordinates 43.07000, -89.43000

Incident Narrative

An employee was working from a 6-foot stepladder, removing flex tubing from the ceiling level. He was pulling on the tubing when it gave way, causing him to lose his balance and fall to the concrete surface below. He broke his hip and elbow.

Incident Summary

On January 15, 2016, a worker at J.H. Findorff & Son, Inc. in MADISON, WISCONSIN suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. 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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