FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Fall on same level due to slipping — Meniscus tears — KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
| Employer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | Report ID | 20221110367 |
| Address | 8121 NE Highway 69 | City, State ZIP | KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64119 |
| Event Date | November 28, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Meniscus tears | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Nails, brads, tacks, nuts, bolts, washers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336211 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.21000, -94.53000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking when he slipped on some bolts and fell, resulting in a torn meniscus.
Incident Summary
On November 28, 2022, a worker at FORD MOTOR COMPANY in KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI suffered meniscus tears to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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