Via Christi Health Inc
Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified — Fractures — WICHITA, KANSAS
| Employer | Via Christi Health Inc | Report ID | 2019043447 |
| Address | 929 N. St Francis St | City, State ZIP | WICHITA, KANSAS 67214 |
| Event Date | April 3, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified | Source of Injury | Floor, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | 1392576 |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.70000, -97.33000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking into a building when she tripped and fell. She suffered a broken left femur and an injured left knee.
Incident Summary
On April 3, 2019, a worker at Via Christi Health Inc in WICHITA, KANSAS suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified, with floor, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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