Walkup Co
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Walkup Co | Report ID | 2022021336 |
| Address | 5945 Armour Drive | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77020 |
| Event Date | February 11, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Floor coverings- nonstructural | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332313 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.75000, -95.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was discussing a laser cutting machine issue when he tripped on the edge of an anti-fatigue mat and fell the ground. The employee was hospitalized for a broken hip.
Incident Summary
On February 11, 2022, a worker at Walkup Co in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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