FAITH TECHNOLOGIES, INC
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — OLATHE, KANSAS
| Employer | FAITH TECHNOLOGIES, INC | Report ID | 2023010764 |
| Address | 21800 W. 167th St. | City, State ZIP | OLATHE, KANSAS 66062 |
| Event Date | January 25, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Heel(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 221119 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.82000, -94.83000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing on the fourth step of an 8-foot A-frame ladder, installing a clamp on a basket tray for an electrical installation. The ladder tipped over as he was adjusting his footing. He fell, landing on his left heel and breaking it.
Incident Summary
On January 25, 2023, a worker at FAITH TECHNOLOGIES, INC in OLATHE, KANSAS suffered fractures to the heel(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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