Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Airport Terminal Services, Inc., 4000 International Lane, MADISON, WISCONSIN 53704
on — Fractures, affecting the hip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was walking a plane from a gate to the aircraft operating area when the employee slipped on some ice and fell fracturing a hip.
HospitalizedHip(s)Airport runways
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