Memorial Hermann Health System
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Memorial Hermann Health System | Report ID | 2019076739 |
| Address | 6411 Fannin | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77024 |
| Event Date | July 3, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Ground, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.71000, -95.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking outside, slipped and fell on the ground resulting in a fractured right ankle. The employee was hospitalized and had surgery.
Incident Summary
On July 3, 2019, a worker at Memorial Hermann Health System in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with ground, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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