Carl Harris Co Inc
Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet — Fractures — WICHITA, KANSAS
| Employer | Carl Harris Co Inc | Report ID | 2024010437 |
| Address | 5451 E. Waterman | City, State ZIP | WICHITA, KANSAS 67211 |
| Event Date | January 16, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple lower extremities locations n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Catwalks |
| Secondary Source | Ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 | Inspection # | 1721583 |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.68000, -97.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing a catwalk when the catwalk gave way, causing the employee to fall 16 feet to the ground. The employee suffered fractures to an ankle, foot, and his right knee. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On January 16, 2024, a worker at Carl Harris Co Inc in WICHITA, KANSAS suffered fractures to the multiple lower extremities locations n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet, with catwalks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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