FITCHBURG, WISCONSIN—
Klein-Dickert Milwaukee, Inc.
Other jump to lower level, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Klein-Dickert Milwaukee, Inc., Cheryl Lane, FITCHBURG, WISCONSIN 53713 on — Fractures, affecting the lower leg(s).
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Final narrative
An employee had been caulking while on an 8-foot ladder. The employee lost balance/footing while descending the ladder and jumped from the ladder. The employee impacted the floor and sustained a lower leg fracture requiring hospitalization and surgery.
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