Aramark Healthcare
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Aramark Healthcare | Report ID | 2017099155 |
| Address | Texas Children's Hospital, 6624 Fannin Street | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77030 |
| Event Date | September 23, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Manlifts |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561720 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.70000, -95.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was holding a manlift while a contractor changed a light bulb. The manlift tipped over and fell onto the employee, fracturing the left leg.
Incident Summary
On September 23, 2017, a worker at Aramark Healthcare in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with manlifts identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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