H-E-B
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Fractures — HUMBLE, TEXAS
| Employer | H-E-B | Report ID | 20241110864 |
| Address | 16000 Woodland Hills Drive | City, State ZIP | HUMBLE, TEXAS 77346 |
| Event Date | November 21, 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 | Refrigerators, freezers, ice makers |
| Secondary Source | Fruits, vegetables | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.98000, -95.21000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped on a berry/grape and fell in a walk-in cooler. They were hospitalized with a fractured right knee and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On November 21, 2024, a worker at H-E-B in HUMBLE, TEXAS suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slip or trip, with refrigerators, freezers, ice makers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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