Prysmian Cables and Systems USA, LLC
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Fractures — SCOTTSVILLE, TEXAS
| Employer | Prysmian Cables and Systems USA, LLC | Report ID | 20241211570 |
| Address | 9975 US Hwy 80 East | City, State ZIP | SCOTTSVILLE, TEXAS 75688 |
| Event Date | December 14, 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 | Water, liquids nonchemical | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 331420 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.51000, -94.21000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was entering the building and slipped on a wet floor by the time clock. The employee struck a wall and fell onto the concrete floor. The employee's left distal femur (knee) was fractured.
Incident Summary
On December 14, 2024, a worker at Prysmian Cables and Systems USA, LLC in SCOTTSVILLE, 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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