GATES CORP.
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — IOLA, KANSAS
| Employer | GATES CORP. | Report ID | 2023032570 |
| Address | 1450 MONTANA RD. | City, State ZIP | IOLA, KANSAS 66749 |
| Event Date | March 22, 2023 | 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 | Lubricating greases, cutting oils | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 326220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.90000, -95.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped while sweeping a damp oily floor. He fell to the concrete and suffered a broken left hip.
Incident Summary
On March 22, 2023, a worker at GATES CORP. in IOLA, 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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