GMRI, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
| Employer | GMRI, Inc. | Report ID | 2018065536 |
| Address | 5855 South Padre Island Dr. | City, State ZIP | CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS 78412 |
| Event Date | June 6, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 722511 | Inspection # | 1321958 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.70000, -97.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped over a document disposal bin and fell breaking her right ankle. She was admitted to the hospital for surgery.
Incident Summary
On June 6, 2018, a worker at GMRI, Inc. in CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS suffered fractures to the ankle(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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