Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Chesley Commercial Fence and Rail, 1200 W Fort, MADISON, ILLINOIS 62060
on — Myocardial infarction (heart attack), affecting the heart.
Final narrative
An employee was bent over while standing on the ground installing fence components. The employee collapsed and was hospitalized for a heart attack.
HospitalizedHeartBodily conditions of injured, ill worker
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