Worldwide Flight Services, Inc.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — HUMBLE, TEXAS
| Employer | Worldwide Flight Services, Inc. | Report ID | 2021043272 |
| Address | 19115 Lee Rd Bldg C STE 220 | City, State ZIP | HUMBLE, TEXAS 77338 |
| Event Date | April 20, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet) and ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Ladders-fixed |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 488190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.99000, -95.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing a ladder to reach the cab of a container loader. He slipped and fell to the ground, suffering a broken ankle and heel.
Incident Summary
On April 20, 2021, a worker at Worldwide Flight Services, Inc. in HUMBLE, TEXAS suffered fractures to the foot (feet) and ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with ladders-fixed identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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