Internal Revenue Service Building
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
| Employer | Internal Revenue Service Building | Report ID | 2016043493 |
| Address | 333 West Pershing Rd | City, State ZIP | KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64108 |
| Event Date | April 27, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 921130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.08000, -94.58000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking between the parking garage and the entrance when the employee tripped and fell, suffering a broken kneecap and elbow injuries.
Incident Summary
On April 27, 2016, a worker at Internal Revenue Service Building in KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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