Robert J Dole VA Medical Center
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — WICHITA, KANSAS
| Employer | Robert J Dole VA Medical Center | Report ID | 2021108589 |
| Address | 5500 E Kellogg Bldg. 7 | City, State ZIP | WICHITA, KANSAS 67218 |
| Event Date | October 5, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | 1556603 |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.68000, -97.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped and fell down three steps, suffering a broken right ankle.
Incident Summary
On October 5, 2021, a worker at Robert J Dole VA Medical Center in WICHITA, KANSAS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with stairs, steps, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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