The Trane Company
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | The Trane Company | Report ID | 2016053979 |
| Address | 3600 Pammel Creek Road | City, State ZIP | LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN 54601 |
| Event Date | May 10, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333415 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.78000, -91.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell off a portable three-step ladder that became unstable, breaking his right hip and requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On May 10, 2016, a worker at The Trane Company in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN suffered fractures to the hip(s). 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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