Walking, without other incident-single episode · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Badger Coaches, Inc., 105 E Campus Mall (LaBahn Arena), MADISON, WISCONSIN 53715
on — Fractures, affecting the ankle(s).
Final narrative
An employee suffered a broken right ankle while turning to walk.
HospitalizedAnkle(s)Bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker
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