National Oilwell Varco Tuboscope
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | National Oilwell Varco Tuboscope | Report ID | 2023098333 |
| Address | 10222 Sheldon Rd. | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77049 |
| Event Date | September 9, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.86000, -95.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on a 4-foot step ladder outside of the blast booth in the powder plant when they fell to the concrete floor and sustained a head injury.
Incident Summary
On September 9, 2023, a worker at National Oilwell Varco Tuboscope in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. 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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