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Current Electric

Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Multiple sprains, strains, tears — PEWAUKEE, WISCONSIN

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Current Electric in PEWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
Employer Current Electric Report ID 2018043163
Address N27 W23539 Paul Rd. City, State ZIP PEWAUKEE, WISCONSIN 53072
Event Date April 2, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Multiple sprains, strains, tears Body Part Ankle(s)
Event Type Other fall to lower level, unspecified Source of Injury Extension ladders
Industry (NAICS) 238210 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 43.06000, -88.21000

Incident Narrative

An employee was installing MC cable from an extension ladder. The ladder feet slipped out as the employee stepped up a rung on the ladder. The employee fell to the floor, suffering sprains and torn ligaments in the ankles.

Incident Summary

On April 2, 2018, a worker at Current Electric in PEWAUKEE, WISCONSIN suffered multiple sprains, strains, tears to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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