Houston Methodist St. John Hospital
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Houston Methodist St. John Hospital | Report ID | 2017087747 |
| Address | 18300 St. John Dr. | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77058 |
| Event Date | August 14, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 621112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.54000, -95.08000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped and fell while at work, fracturing her left patella and requiring surgery. She was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On August 14, 2017, a worker at Houston Methodist St. John Hospital in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the knee(s). 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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