H-E-B
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — CYPRESS, TEXAS
| Employer | H-E-B | Report ID | 20231110559 |
| Address | 9722 Fry Road | City, State ZIP | CYPRESS, TEXAS 77433 |
| Event Date | November 15, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.92000, -95.72000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was breaking down a frozen pallet when they slipped on either plastic or ice and fell to the floor, resulting in a fractured left ankle that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On November 15, 2023, a worker at H-E-B in CYPRESS, TEXAS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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