Robert J Dole VA Medical Center
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified — WICHITA, KANSAS
| Employer | Robert J Dole VA Medical Center | Report ID | 2024087231 |
| Address | 5500 E. Kellogg Avenue | City, State ZIP | WICHITA, KANSAS 67218 |
| Event Date | August 7, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slip or trip | Source of Injury | Other constructed surface |
| Secondary Source | Water, liquids nonchemical | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.68000, -97.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was transferring wet hospital instruments to the sonic cleaner when they slipped on water and fell to the floor, resulting in an injury to their left ankle.
Incident Summary
On August 7, 2024, a worker at Robert J Dole VA Medical Center in WICHITA, KANSAS suffered traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slip or trip, with other constructed surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
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