J.F. Ahern Co.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures and other injuries, unspecified — MADISON, WISCONSIN
| Employer | J.F. Ahern Co. | Report ID | 2019099534 |
| Address | 34 Schroeder Court | City, State ZIP | MADISON, WISCONSIN 53711 |
| Event Date | September 12, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and other injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Ladders-fixed |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | 1431229 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.04000, -89.47000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell to the floor while climbing a fixed ladder, suffering a cranial hemorrhage, broken ribs, and a broken back.
Incident Summary
On September 12, 2019, a worker at J.F. Ahern Co. in MADISON, WISCONSIN suffered fractures and other injuries, unspecified to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with ladders-fixed identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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