Berghammer Corporation
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 16 to 20 feet — Fractures — WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Berghammer Corporation | Report ID | 2021043553 |
| Address | 2300 Badger Drive | City, State ZIP | WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN 53188 |
| Event Date | April 29, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 16 to 20 feet | Source of Injury | Structural elements, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | 1528097 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.99000, -88.26000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pouring a concrete floor deck. The decking collapsed and the employee fell about 20 feet to the ground, suffering broken ribs, a broken skull, and a back fracture.
Incident Summary
On April 29, 2021, a worker at Berghammer Corporation in WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN suffered fractures to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment 16 to 20 feet, with structural elements, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 42 severe injury reports involving "Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 16 to 20 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 16 to 20 feet injuries.
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