Pecan Deluxe Candy Co
Fall on same level due to tripping, n.e.c. — Fractures — DALLAS, TEXAS
| Employer | Pecan Deluxe Candy Co | Report ID | 2017098895 |
| Address | 2570 Lone Star Drive | City, State ZIP | DALLAS, TEXAS 75212 |
| Event Date | September 16, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Canes, crutches, walkers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311340 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.76000, -96.86000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While walking, an employee's cane got caught on the door and she fell forward resulting in a broken hip.
Incident Summary
On September 16, 2017, a worker at Pecan Deluxe Candy Co in DALLAS, TEXAS suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping, n.e.c., with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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