Rick Steffens Electric LLC
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures and other injuries, unspecified — KAUKAUNA, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Rick Steffens Electric LLC | Report ID | 2020054153 |
| Address | 1143 Bucharme Street | City, State ZIP | KAUKAUNA, WISCONSIN 54130 |
| Event Date | May 4, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and other injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple head locations |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.27000, -88.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While installing under-cabinet lighting, an employee fell off a 4-foot step ladder and landed on the floor, resulting in a loss of consciousness, two broken front teeth, and a broken nose. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On May 4, 2020, a worker at Rick Steffens Electric LLC in KAUKAUNA, WISCONSIN suffered fractures and other injuries, unspecified to the multiple head locations. 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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