WellMed Network of Texas - Corpus Christi

Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified — Fractures — CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at WellMed Network of Texas - Corpus Christi in CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Employer WellMed Network of Texas - Corpus Christi Report ID 2018099472
Address 1660 S Staples, Suite 150 City, State ZIP CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS 78404
Event Date September 13, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Arm(s), unspecified
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 621111 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 27.77000, -97.40000

Incident Narrative

An employee tripped and fell to the floor while walking down a corridor, suffering a compound fracture of the left arm.

Incident Summary

On September 13, 2018, a worker at WellMed Network of Texas - Corpus Christi in CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS suffered fractures to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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