Visionworks of America, Inc.
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — SCHERTZ, TEXAS
| Employer | Visionworks of America, Inc. | Report ID | 2016076308 |
| Address | 6601 Guada Coma, Suite 216 | City, State ZIP | SCHERTZ, TEXAS 78154 |
| Event Date | July 13, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Chalk, crayons, marking devices | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333314 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.60000, -98.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking to a meeting when she slipped on a dry erase marker that was on the floor and broke her leg.
Incident Summary
On July 13, 2016, a worker at Visionworks of America, Inc. in SCHERTZ, TEXAS suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. 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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