Whataburger
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — ALLEN, TEXAS
| Employer | Whataburger | Report ID | 2020043291 |
| Address | 388 E STACY RD | City, State ZIP | ALLEN, TEXAS 75002 |
| Event Date | April 10, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Pots, pans, trays | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 722110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.12000, -96.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While stepping over trays of bread, an employee tripped over a roller of empty trays and fell to the floor, breaking his right hip.
Incident Summary
On April 10, 2020, a worker at Whataburger in ALLEN, TEXAS suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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