JOHN KNOX VILLAGE
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — LEES SUMMIT, MISSOURI
| Employer | JOHN KNOX VILLAGE | Report ID | 2023032738 |
| Address | 600 NW Pryor Road | City, State ZIP | LEES SUMMIT, MISSOURI 64081 |
| Event Date | March 27, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Fans, blowers-wall, floor, ceiling, ventilation |
| Industry (NAICS) | 623110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.92000, -94.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing a coil fan in an air conditioning unit when the employee dropped the fan, resulting in a left forearm laceration that required surgery.
Incident Summary
On March 27, 2023, a worker at JOHN KNOX VILLAGE in LEES SUMMIT, MISSOURI suffered cuts, lacerations to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with fans, blowers-wall, floor, ceiling, ventilation identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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