Eurofins Viracor
Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified — Fractures — LENEXA, KANSAS
| Employer | Eurofins Viracor | Report ID | 2022065217 |
| Address | 18000 West 99th Street | City, State ZIP | LENEXA, KANSAS 66219 |
| Event Date | June 15, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 541990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.95000, -94.79000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking into a building when they tripped and grabbed a construction stanchion that fell over causing the employee to fall on their left shoulder and elbow. The employee sustained three broken ribs.
Incident Summary
On June 15, 2022, a worker at Eurofins Viracor in LENEXA, KANSAS suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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