Coleman Company Distribution Center
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Dislocation of joints — GARDNER, KANSAS
| Employer | Coleman Company Distribution Center | Report ID | 2019065622 |
| Address | 17150 Mercury Street | City, State ZIP | GARDNER, KANSAS 66061 |
| Event Date | June 4, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Dislocation of joints | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Skids, pallets | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.80000, -94.91000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped on a pallet while moving merchandise. The employee fell to the concrete floor, suffering a dislocated left kneecap.
Incident Summary
On June 4, 2019, a worker at Coleman Company Distribution Center in GARDNER, KANSAS suffered dislocation of joints to the knee(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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