Ferrellgas LP
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — WICHITA, KANSAS
| Employer | Ferrellgas LP | Report ID | 2020021522 |
| Address | 13711 W. 105th N. | City, State ZIP | WICHITA, KANSAS 67201 |
| Event Date | February 15, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) and leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 454312 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.65000, -97.25000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was making a propane delivery at a residential customer location. As he walked to the customer's door, he slipped on ice and fell resulting in a right leg and ankle fracture.
Incident Summary
On February 15, 2020, a worker at Ferrellgas LP in WICHITA, KANSAS suffered fractures to the ankle(s) and leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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