SSC Service Solutions
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — GALVESTON, TEXAS
| Employer | SSC Service Solutions | Report ID | 2019077611 |
| Address | 200 Seawolf Pkwy | City, State ZIP | GALVESTON, TEXAS 77553 |
| Event Date | July 25, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.31000, -94.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was repairing a water leak on a pier and fell approximately 15 inches to the ground, suffering a broken femur.
Incident Summary
On July 25, 2019, a worker at SSC Service Solutions in GALVESTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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