Karbach Brewing Co.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Karbach Brewing Co. | Report ID | 2015118618 |
| Address | 2032 Karbach St. | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77092 |
| Event Date | November 13, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Shelves, shelving |
| Secondary Source | Boxes, crates, cartons | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 312120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.80000, -95.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was restocking hops in the cooler when he fell approximately 8 feet. He landed on a box and fractured his right ankle, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On November 13, 2015, a worker at Karbach Brewing Co. in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with shelves, shelving identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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