West Milwaukee industrial accident; 4 workers hurt, 1 severely

WEST MILWAUKEE, Wis. - FOX6 News has learned that OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) has opened an investigation with Fusion Babbitting Company, Inc. after four employees were hurt at the West Milwaukee facility on Wednesday, Feb. 21. 

Among the injured is a 50-year-old man who suffered life-threatening injuries. 

Fusion Babbitting Company, Inc. is located near 45th and Burnham. The accident happened shortly before 8 a.m. Wednesday. 

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At one point, the rumble from the building was so strong, first responders referred to it as "an explosion."

Fusion Babbitting Company, Inc.

OSHA officials tell FOX6 News the company does not have any current outstanding violations or unpaid penalties. However, FOX6 found multiple violations deemed "serious" from 2017, with the company being fined for "unsafe conditions" found during inspections.

Burnham Street near 45th Street, West Milwaukee

No further information will be available until OSHA completes its investigation. OSHA has six months to complete that probe.