Saint Lukes Hospital of Kansas City
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
| Employer | Saint Lukes Hospital of Kansas City | Report ID | 20161211488 |
| Address | 4401 Wornall Road | City, State ZIP | KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64111 |
| Event Date | December 9, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Elbow(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Sidewalk, path, outdoor walkway-paved |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.04000, -94.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking through the parking lot to report to work when he slipped on ice and fell on the sidewalk, breaking his right elbow and requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On December 9, 2016, a worker at Saint Lukes Hospital of Kansas City in KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the elbow(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with sidewalk, path, outdoor walkway-paved identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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