WESCO Distribution
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Fractures — LEWISVILLE, TEXAS
| Employer | WESCO Distribution | Report ID | 2024032731 |
| Address | 1601 Waters Ridge Drive | City, State ZIP | LEWISVILLE, TEXAS 75057 |
| Event Date | March 27, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slip or trip | Source of Injury | Other constructed surface |
| Secondary Source | Movable floor coverings not attached | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423610 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.02000, -96.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking in the break room, tripped on a floor mat, and fell to the floor. The employee sustained a fractured right kneecap and blood clots.
Incident Summary
On March 27, 2024, a worker at WESCO Distribution in LEWISVILLE, TEXAS suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slip or trip, with other constructed surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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