United Parcel Services
Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Fractures — KANSAS CITY, KANSAS
| Employer | United Parcel Services | Report ID | 2018066441 |
| Address | 7126 Parallel Pkwy | City, State ZIP | KANSAS CITY, KANSAS 66112 |
| Event Date | June 28, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Heat-environmental | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 492110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.12000, -94.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A delivery driver was out on route, overheated and lost consciousness. He then fell and hit his knee. He was admitted to the hospital the next day for IV fluids and observation. He also fractured his knee cap.
Incident Summary
On June 28, 2018, a worker at United Parcel Services in KANSAS CITY, KANSAS suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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