Arrowhead West. Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — MEDICINE LODGE, KANSAS
| Employer | Arrowhead West. Inc. | Report ID | 20161110428 |
| Address | 500 W. Fowler | City, State ZIP | MEDICINE LODGE, KANSAS 67104 |
| Event Date | November 4, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple upper extremities locations, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Curbs |
| Industry (NAICS) | 624310 | Inspection # | 1191300 |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.27000, -98.58000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking back to her van after an outing with a client when she fell off a curb and onto the parking lot pavement. She fractured her left wrist and right shoulder, requiring overnight hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On November 4, 2016, a worker at Arrowhead West. Inc. in MEDICINE LODGE, KANSAS suffered fractures to the multiple upper extremities locations, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with curbs identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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