May 13, 2026
Worker Safety Investigated After 30-Foot Fall at Madison Construction Site
A construction worker in Madison suffered a severe work injury after falling approximately 30 feet from scaffolding. The incident occurred when a telehandler supporting the scaffolding tipped over.
May 13, 2026
Milwaukee County DOT Employee Struck by Truck Highlights Safety Concerns
A Milwaukee County Department of Transportation employee sustained severe injuries after being struck by a county-owned truck while working in a designated work zone near Franklin.
May 6, 2026
Hospital Attack Raises Worker Safety Questions in Milwaukee
A physician assistant at Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital was seriously injured in a physical assault on May 4. The victim sustained deep scalp lacerations requiring 11 staples.
Public Advocacy
May 7, 2026
Fatal Wisconsin Work Injury: Hit-and-Run Crash Sparks Demand for Better Road Worker Safety
Carlos Lopez, a 23-year-old construction worker from Campbellsport, died after being struck by a speeding minivan while placing traffic cones near Madison. The driver fled but was later apprehended and faces charges including homicide by intoxicated use of a motor vehicle.
March 25, 2026
Tragic Wisconsin Work Injury: OSHA Probes Fatal Janesville Plant Explosion
A massive steam equipment explosion at the NaturPak manufacturing plant resulted in the deaths of two employees. This is the second severe explosion at the facility in five weeks.
Disclaimer: The work injury summaries provided above are for informational purposes based on public news records available for Wisconsin (WI). The information provided is gathered from public news sources. It does not constitute legal advice. For specific legal guidance regarding an incident, please consult with a qualified professional.
