FRANKLIN, WISCONSIN—
Krones, Inc.
Fall on same level due to slipping · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Krones, Inc., 9600 South 58th St, FRANKLIN, WISCONSIN 53132 on — Fractures, affecting the ankle(s).
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Final narrative
A maintenance employee was chemically removing some walking lines from the floor of the overhaul area. There was some paint thinner poured over the walking lines that were being removed. The area was not quarantined off and the employee was walking across the area and slipped, fell, and broke his right ankle.
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