Kroger
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — SALINA, KANSAS
| Employer | Kroger | Report ID | 2023032864 |
| Address | 1201 W Crawford St | City, State ZIP | SALINA, KANSAS 67401 |
| Event Date | March 31, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 424410 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.82000, -97.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing down a step ladder. He missed a step and fell backward onto the concrete floor, breaking his hip.
Incident Summary
On March 31, 2023, a worker at Kroger in SALINA, KANSAS suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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