Marriott International
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Marriott International | Report ID | 20191213236 |
| Address | 5011 Westheimer Road | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77056 |
| Event Date | December 27, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Lamps, light fixtures | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 721110 | Inspection # | 1453501 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.74000, -95.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on a 6-foot ladder, working on a light fixture. The employee came into contact with a live wire and fell to the ground, breaking a rib on his left side.
Incident Summary
On December 27, 2019, a worker at Marriott International in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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