Episcopal Social Services
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — WICHITA, KANSAS
| Employer | Episcopal Social Services | Report ID | 2020054333 |
| Address | 1010 N Main | City, State ZIP | WICHITA, KANSAS 67203 |
| Event Date | May 8, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Doors, except garage and vehicle | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 813410 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.70000, -97.33000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While walking through a doorway, an employee tripped over the threshold and fell to the ground, suffering a broken hip.
Incident Summary
On May 8, 2020, a worker at Episcopal Social Services in WICHITA, KANSAS suffered fractures to the hip(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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