Sysco Houston

Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Sysco Houston in HOUSTON, TEXAS
Employer Sysco Houston Report ID 2023043202
Address 10710 Greens Crossing Road City, State ZIP HOUSTON, TEXAS 77038
Event Date April 11, 2023 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 Stairs, steps, unspecified
Secondary Source Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 445299 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 29.93000, -95.42000

Incident Narrative

An employee was walking down a set of steps when he lost his balance, resulting in a leg fracture.

Incident Summary

On April 11, 2023, a worker at Sysco Houston in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with stairs, steps, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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