Balcones Resources (Recycling)
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — AUSTIN, TEXAS
| Employer | Balcones Resources (Recycling) | Report ID | 20161111020 |
| Address | 9301 Johnny Morris Rd | City, State ZIP | AUSTIN, TEXAS 78724 |
| Event Date | November 23, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Scrap, waste, debris, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423930 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.32000, -97.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped over debris on the floor, fell, and fractured her knee.
Incident Summary
On November 23, 2016, a worker at Balcones Resources (Recycling) in AUSTIN, TEXAS suffered fractures to the knee(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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