Independence First
Other fall to lower level unspecified — Fractures — MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Independence First | Report ID | 2025043054 |
| Address | Client Location (Confidential) | City, State ZIP | MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN 53204 |
| Event Date | April 1, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level unspecified | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps |
| Secondary Source | Other constructed surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 621999 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.01000, -87.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking down the stairs while carrying laundry when they missed a step and fell to the floor. The employee sustained a fractured ankle.
Incident Summary
On April 1, 2025, a worker at Independence First in MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level unspecified, with stairs, steps identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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