Dave Jones, LLC
Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet — Fractures — FITCHBURG, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Dave Jones, LLC | Report ID | 2025076784 |
| Address | 5955 Mckee Rd | City, State ZIP | FITCHBURG, WISCONSIN 53719 |
| Event Date | July 14, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Other constructed surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.01000, -89.45000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing ductwork overhead from a 10-foot stepladder. While the employee was making a connection, pressure from an adjacent rough-studded wall caused the ladder to tip out from under the employee. The employee fell 6 feet to the floor and suffered a broken femur.
Incident Summary
On July 14, 2025, a worker at Dave Jones, LLC in FITCHBURG, WISCONSIN suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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