United Parcel Services

Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Fractures — KANSAS CITY, KANSAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at United Parcel Services in 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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