Texas Health Resources
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — BEDFORD, TEXAS
| Employer | Texas Health Resources | Report ID | 2023109514 |
| Address | 1600 Hospital Pkwy. | City, State ZIP | BEDFORD, TEXAS 76022 |
| Event Date | October 14, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.83000, -97.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking back to the building after her lunch break when she stepped on a crack near the entrance. The employee fell and sustained a right femur fracture.
Incident Summary
On October 14, 2023, a worker at Texas Health Resources in BEDFORD, TEXAS suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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