Wigdahl Electric Company
Overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode — Strains — MENOMONEE FALLS, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Wigdahl Electric Company | Report ID | 2016054529 |
| Address | W188 N9273 Maple Rd | City, State ZIP | MENOMONEE FALLS, WISCONSIN 53052 |
| Event Date | May 23, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Strains | Body Part | Lumbar region |
| Event Type | Overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode | Source of Injury | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.17000, -88.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee strained their lower back while pulling a power cable up a cell tower.
Incident Summary
On May 23, 2016, a worker at Wigdahl Electric Company in MENOMONEE FALLS, WISCONSIN suffered strains to the lumbar region. The incident was classified as overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode, with power cords, electrical cords, extension cords identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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