Menard, Inc.
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified — Concussions — APPLETON, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Menard, Inc. | Report ID | 2018043293 |
| Address | 3300 E. Express Ct. | City, State ZIP | APPLETON, WISCONSIN 54915 |
| Event Date | April 6, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 444110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.26000, -88.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was hanging a sign while working from an extension ladder when the hooks for the fly section slipped, causing the ladder to drop. The employee fell and contacted an intermediate shelf, suffering a concussion.
Incident Summary
On April 6, 2018, a worker at Menard, Inc. in APPLETON, WISCONSIN suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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