AMERY, WISCONSIN—
R B Construction
Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at R B Construction, 690 Minneapolis St, AMERY, WISCONSIN 54001 on — Fractures, affecting the wrist(s) and elbow(s).
Final narrative
On or about February 18, 2016, an employee was settling trusses while standing on the top plate of the building being constructed. Due to high winds, a 100-foot section of approximately 50 trusses fell and knocked the employee off the top plate. The employee fell 16 feet to the frozen dirt ground, suffering a broken wrist, shattered elbow, and head injury requiring stitches. The employee was hospitalized for surgery.
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