National Oilwell Varco Tuboscope
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | National Oilwell Varco Tuboscope | Report ID | 20201010232 |
| Address | 2835 Holmes Rd. | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77049 |
| Event Date | October 28, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Sidewalks, paths, outdoor walkways, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.67000, -95.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While walking to his vehicle, an employee slipped on a slab of cement and fell, breaking his right kneecap. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On October 28, 2020, a worker at National Oilwell Varco Tuboscope in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with sidewalks, paths, outdoor walkways, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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