George Lay Signs Inc.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — WICHITA, KANSAS
| Employer | George Lay Signs Inc. | Report ID | 20191011238 |
| Address | 1016 N. Waco | City, State ZIP | WICHITA, KANSAS 67203 |
| Event Date | October 29, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lumbar region |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.70000, -97.34000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing a step ladder when she lost her balance and fell to the floor, suffering a compression fracture of the L1 vertebra.
Incident Summary
On October 29, 2019, a worker at George Lay Signs Inc. in WICHITA, KANSAS suffered fractures to the lumbar region. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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