Goodman Distribution, Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Goodman Distribution, Inc. | Report ID | 2020087789 |
| Address | 3520 S. Sam Houston Pkwy East, Bldg C | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77047 |
| Event Date | August 18, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423730 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.59000, -95.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell from a 4-foot ladder while restocking 5 lb. bags, impacting the ground and fracturing his lower left leg.
Incident Summary
On August 18, 2020, a worker at Goodman Distribution, Inc. in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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