Decker Electric, Inc.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — WICHITA, KANSAS
| Employer | Decker Electric, Inc. | Report ID | 2021119647 |
| Address | 4500 W Harry | City, State ZIP | WICHITA, KANSAS 67209 |
| Event Date | November 8, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lumbar region |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Ladders-fixed |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.66000, -97.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On November 8, 2021, an employee was transitioning from a mezzanine to a fixed ladder when he fell 10 feet from the top rung of the ladder to the concrete floor, resulting in lumbar fractures.
Incident Summary
On November 8, 2021, a worker at Decker Electric, Inc. in WICHITA, KANSAS suffered fractures to the lumbar region. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with ladders-fixed identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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