Wesco Distribution
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Wesco Distribution | Report ID | 2015129176 |
| Address | 7049 Brookhollow W. Dr. | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77040 |
| Event Date | December 4, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Floor coverings- nonstructural | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423610 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.87000, -95.55000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While walking into the bathroom, an employee tripped on rubber matting and fell on her hip, breaking it in two places. She was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On December 4, 2015, a worker at Wesco Distribution in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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