The Methodist Hospital
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified — Swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | The Methodist Hospital | Report ID | 2018065657 |
| Address | 6565 Fannin Street | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77054 |
| Event Date | June 9, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Pelvic region, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.70000, -95.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on a table when the iron handle on a utility cart struck him. He was hospitalized for surgery.
Incident Summary
On June 9, 2018, a worker at The Methodist Hospital in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury to the pelvic region, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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