HAYWARD, WISCONSIN—
Economy Garages USA Inc
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet · Intracranial injuries, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Economy Garages USA Inc, 9451 N County Highway K, HAYWARD, WISCONSIN 54843 on — Intracranial injuries, unspecified, affecting the brain.
Final narrative
On June 7, 2023, a residential construction crew was setting trusses. As the injured employee began descending the ladder they were on, their foot was caught on a rung, causing the employee to fall approximately 4 to 5 feet to the concrete surface below. The employee sustained a head injury.
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