Memorial Herman Hospital
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Memorial Herman Hospital | Report ID | 2015118462 |
| Address | 7600 Beechnut St | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77074 |
| Event Date | November 10, 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. |
| Secondary Source | Liquids, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.69000, -95.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell and broke his knee after slipping on spilled liquid in the hallway.
Incident Summary
On November 10, 2015, a worker at Memorial Herman 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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