Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet · Fractures and dislocations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Kwik Trip, Inc. , 8511 University Green, MIDDLETON, WISCONSIN 53562
on — Fractures and dislocations, affecting the ankle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee fell while walking down stairs. She suffered a broken left tibia and a dislocated left ankle.
HospitalizedAnkle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c.Stairs, steps-indoors
An employee was reaching a shelf in the storage room when he lost his balance and fell to the floor. The employee was hospitalized with four fractured ribs, two on each side.
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