MADISON, WISCONSIN—
Wingra Leasing, LLC
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Wingra Leasing, LLC, 2975 Kapec Rd, MADISON, WISCONSIN 53719 on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the multiple trunk locations.
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Final narrative
An employee was kneeling down, guiding a truck axle onto jack stands 12-14 inches off the ground while another employee operated a forklift to lift the axle. The axle rolled off the jack stands onto the employee, resulting in injuries to the lower back and rib.
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