Koch Chemical Technology Group, LLC
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — WICHITA, KANSAS
| Employer | Koch Chemical Technology Group, LLC | Report ID | 20181111521 |
| Address | 4111 E 37th Street N. | City, State ZIP | WICHITA, KANSAS 67220 |
| Event Date | November 8, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Handbags, pocketbooks, wallets, tote bags | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332313 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.75000, -97.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was sitting at a desk in a chair when she stood up and her foot became caught on the strap of her bag. She lost her balance and fell directly onto the floor, breaking her left femur and requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On November 8, 2018, a worker at Koch Chemical Technology Group, LLC in WICHITA, KANSAS suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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