UT Health Tyler
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — TYLER, TEXAS
| Employer | UT Health Tyler | Report ID | 2021021536 |
| Address | 4815 Troup Hwy. | City, State ZIP | TYLER, TEXAS 75703 |
| Event Date | February 20, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Pelvis |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Parking lot, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.29000, -95.26000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking from the parking lot into the distribution center when they slipped and fell on ice, resulting in a broken pelvis.
Incident Summary
On February 20, 2021, a worker at UT Health Tyler in TYLER, TEXAS suffered fractures to the pelvis. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with parking lot, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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