Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at R B Construction, 690 Minneapolis St, AMERY, WISCONSIN 54001
on , Fractures, affecting the wrist(s) and elbow(s).
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Final narrative
On or about February 18, 2016, an employee was settling trusses while standing on the top plate of the building being constructed. Due to high winds, a 100-foot section of approximately 50 trusses fell and knocked the employee off the top plate. The employee fell 16 feet to the frozen dirt ground, suffering a broken wrist, shattered elbow, and head injury requiring stitches. The employee was hospitalized for surgery.
HospitalizedWrist(s) and elbow(s)Structural elements, n.e.c.