Memorial Hermann Health System
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Memorial Hermann Health System | Report ID | 2024054235 |
| Address | 6411 Fannin | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77030 |
| Event Date | May 14, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper and lower extremities n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slip or trip | Source of Injury | Other constructed surface |
| Secondary Source | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.71000, -95.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was disposing of patient care items when they tripped on a wire and fell, resulting in fractures to their left wrist, kneecap, and femur.
Incident Summary
On May 14, 2024, a worker at Memorial Hermann Health System in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the upper and lower extremities n.e.c.. 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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