Fives Bronx, Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Fives Bronx, Inc. | Report ID | 2016099031 |
| Address | 6418 Esperton Street | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77011 |
| Event Date | September 23, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Curbs |
| Industry (NAICS) | 541330 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.74000, -95.31000 | ||
Incident Narrative
As an employee exited the heat treat building, his right foot slipped on the edge of the curb/step and he fell. He fractured his tibia and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On September 23, 2016, a worker at Fives Bronx, Inc. in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with curbs identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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