AT & T
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — WICHITA, KANSAS
| Employer | AT & T | Report ID | 2019021340 |
| Address | 407 S. Oliver | City, State ZIP | WICHITA, KANSAS 67218 |
| Event Date | February 6, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 517110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.68000, -97.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell from a ladder to the ground, suffering a collapsed lung.
Incident Summary
On February 6, 2019, a worker at AT & T in WICHITA, KANSAS suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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