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18-year-old nearly loses legs in freak farm accident the day after his birthday
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information about this incident is available from news sources in Wisconsin, including details about the worker's condition and the circumstances surrounding the accident.
A farm worker in Wisconsin is recovering from severe injuries. He was hurt while performing a task at his farm. The incident occurred recently, just after a significant birthday milestone.
The worker suffered serious harm and significant blood loss. Medical help was needed immediately, and he was taken to a hospital in Milwaukee. There, he underwent multiple surgeries.
Further information about this incident is available from news sources in Wisconsin, including details about the worker's condition and the circumstances surrounding the accident.
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Category: safety Published: July 13, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A farm worker in Wisconsin is recovering from severe injuries. He was hurt while performing a task at his farm. The incident occurred recently, just after a significant birthday milestone. The worker…
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