Nalco Champion, An Ecolab Company

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — FRESNO, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Nalco Champion, An Ecolab Company in 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.

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