J-Kraft, Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — HUMBLE, TEXAS
| Employer | J-Kraft, Inc. | Report ID | 2021065080 |
| Address | 4643 East Richey Road | City, State ZIP | HUMBLE, TEXAS 77338 |
| Event Date | June 22, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 337110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.01000, -95.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working from the second rung of a 4-foot A-frame step ladder. He lost his balance and his foot went into an open cabinet drawer. He then fell to the ground, twisting and breaking his right leg. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On June 22, 2021, a worker at J-Kraft, Inc. in HUMBLE, TEXAS suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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