Kingwood Emergency Hospital
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — KINGWOOD, TEXAS
| Employer | Kingwood Emergency Hospital | Report ID | 2021021385 |
| Address | 23330 U.S. 59 | City, State ZIP | KINGWOOD, TEXAS 77339 |
| Event Date | February 15, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Sidewalks, paths, outdoor walkways, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.05000, -95.25000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was taking sandbags to an emergency room ambulance bay. He slipped on ice and fell, breaking his left arm.
Incident Summary
On February 15, 2021, a worker at Kingwood Emergency Hospital in KINGWOOD, TEXAS suffered fractures to the arm(s), unspecified. 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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