Tex-Tube Company
Fall from pedal cycle — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Tex-Tube Company | Report ID | 2020098781 |
| Address | 1503 N POST OAK RD | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77055 |
| Event Date | September 16, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Fall from pedal cycle | Source of Injury | Bicycle, pedal cycle |
| Secondary Source | Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 331210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.79000, -95.45000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was riding a bicycle when the chain dislodged from the sprocket. The employee fell to the concrete, suffering a broken right forearm.
Incident Summary
On September 16, 2020, a worker at Tex-Tube Company in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as fall from pedal cycle, with bicycle, pedal cycle identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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