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Texas Children's Hospital

Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Texas Children's Hospital in HOUSTON, TEXAS
Employer Texas Children's Hospital Report ID 20181112238
Address 6701 Fannin St City, State ZIP HOUSTON, TEXAS 77030
Event Date November 29, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Elbow(s)
Event Type Fall on same level, n.e.c. Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 622110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 29.70000, -95.40000

Incident Narrative

An employee lost her balance while mopping a restroom. She fell to the floor and struck her left elbow, causing bleeding, swelling, and a possible fracture (pending surgery).

Incident Summary

On November 29, 2018, a worker at Texas Children's Hospital in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the elbow(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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