Hallmark Cards Corporation
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
| Employer | Hallmark Cards Corporation | Report ID | 2021010148 |
| Address | 2501 Mcgee St | City, State ZIP | KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64108 |
| Event Date | January 7, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Pelvis |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Boxes, crates, cartons | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 453220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.07000, -94.58000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was emptying trash when she tripped on a packing station and fell to the ground, suffering a broken pelvis.
Incident Summary
On January 7, 2021, a worker at Hallmark Cards Corporation in KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the pelvis. 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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