Sun City Texas Community Association
Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified — Fractures — GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
| Employer | Sun City Texas Community Association | Report ID | 2019010228 |
| Address | 2 Texas Dr. | City, State ZIP | GEORGETOWN, TEXAS 78633 |
| Event Date | January 8, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Nose, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified | Source of Injury | Sidewalks, paths, outdoor walkways, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 925110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.71000, -97.71000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking back to his utility vehicle while doing landscaping work. He tripped on the sidewalk and fell, hitting his head on a tree. He suffered a left eye injury and a broken nose and was hospitalized, requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On January 8, 2019, a worker at Sun City Texas Community Association in GEORGETOWN, TEXAS suffered fractures to the nose, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified, with sidewalks, paths, outdoor walkways, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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