Dillard's Post Oak Mall
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Dillard's Post Oak Mall | Report ID | 2018066266 |
| Address | 4925 Westheimer Rd | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77056 |
| Event Date | June 25, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 453998 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.73000, -95.45000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell from a step stool to the ground, fracturing her right wrist.
Incident Summary
On June 25, 2018, a worker at Dillard's Post Oak Mall in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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