Southwestern remodeling contractors, Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — WICHITA, KANSAS
| Employer | Southwestern remodeling contractors, Inc. | Report ID | 20181111505 |
| Address | 134 N Elizabeth St. | City, State ZIP | WICHITA, KANSAS 67203 |
| Event Date | November 7, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Delivery truck or van |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.68000, -97.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Upon turning to exit a van, an employee missed the bumper he intended on using as a step and fell approximately 42" to the ground below fracturing two bones in his lower leg.
Incident Summary
On November 7, 2018, a worker at Southwestern remodeling contractors, Inc. in WICHITA, KANSAS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with delivery truck or van identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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