Elkhorn Valley Packing LLC
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — WELLINGTON, KANSAS
| Employer | Elkhorn Valley Packing LLC | Report ID | 2022065437 |
| Address | 1509 E 16TH St | City, State ZIP | WELLINGTON, KANSAS 67152 |
| Event Date | June 22, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Clothing, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311611 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.27000, -97.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cleaning his apron at the end of his shift in the trolley room when the apron fell to the floor. The employee stepped on the apron and slipped and fell to the floor resulting in a broken hip.
Incident Summary
On June 22, 2022, a worker at Elkhorn Valley Packing LLC in WELLINGTON, KANSAS suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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