Ref-Chem, L.P.
Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Fractures — PASADENA, TEXAS
| Employer | Ref-Chem, L.P. | Report ID | 2016087864 |
| Address | 1435 TX - 225 | City, State ZIP | PASADENA, TEXAS 77506 |
| Event Date | August 22, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Wrenches-power not determined | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.70000, -95.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing on the ground tightening a bolt with a wrench. The wrench slipped and the employee fell, fracturing his right hip.
Incident Summary
On August 22, 2016, a worker at Ref-Chem, L.P. in PASADENA, TEXAS suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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