HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood
Fall on same level due to tripping over self — Fractures — KINGWOOD, TEXAS
| Employer | HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood | Report ID | 2019044340 |
| Address | 22999 US HWY 59N | City, State ZIP | KINGWOOD, TEXAS 77339 |
| Event Date | April 30, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over self | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 621610 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.05000, -95.25000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped and fell while walking on a tile floor. The employee sustained a left hip fracture that required hospitalization and surgery.
Incident Summary
On April 30, 2019, a worker at HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood in KINGWOOD, TEXAS suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over self, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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