Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc., 500 E. Hwy 151, PLATTEVILLE, WISCONSIN 53818
on — Fractures, affecting the thigh(s).
Final narrative
An employee was walking to her car at the end of her shift. Precipitation had frozen to the ground. The employee slipped and fell, breaking their femur and requiring surgery.
HospitalizedThigh(s)Parking lot, unspecified
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