Methodist Hospital
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Methodist Hospital | Report ID | 2015074886 |
| Address | 6565 Fannin, MS-GB164 | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77030 |
| Event Date | July 20, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.70000, -95.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking down the hall towards the bathroom when she slipped and fell, fracturing her right knee.
Incident Summary
On July 20, 2015, a worker at Methodist Hospital in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the knee(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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