Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Impact Confections, Inc., 4017 Whitney Street,, JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN 53546
on — Fractures , affecting the Neck and upper extremities.
Final narrative
An employee was performing sanitation on top of a bagger machine mezzanine that was 98 inches above ground. The top of the bagger mezzanine was accessed using a rolling safety ladder that was welded in place. The employee was coming down the ladder carrying a a 5-gallon bucket when they slipped and fell to the floor, suffering a broken neck and right index finger.
Hospitalized Neck and upper extremities Stairs, steps
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