Nalco Champion, An Ecolab Company
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — FRESNO, TEXAS
| Employer | Nalco Champion, An Ecolab Company | Report ID | 2018065697 |
| Address | Nalco Champion Fresno Plant, 3130 FM 521 | City, State ZIP | FRESNO, TEXAS 77545 |
| Event Date | June 11, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Boxes, crates, cartons | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 325199 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.54000, -95.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee went around a corner and tripped over a box on the floor, falling to their right side and fracturing their hip.
Incident Summary
On June 11, 2018, a worker at Nalco Champion, An Ecolab Company in FRESNO, TEXAS suffered fractures to the hip(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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