PIEPER HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LP
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Dislocation of joints — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | PIEPER HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LP | Report ID | 2022032282 |
| Address | 5601 S Braeswood | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77096 |
| Event Date | March 14, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Dislocation of joints | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| 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) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.67000, -95.48000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was coming down a step ladder. He fell at the last step, twisting his knee and dislocating his kneecap. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On March 14, 2022, a worker at PIEPER HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LP in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered dislocation of joints to the knee(s). 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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