Slip and Fall

According to the National Safety Council, slip-and-fall accidents are the third-leading cause of injury-related deaths in the U.S. In fact, falls account for a third of all non-fatal emergency room visits for injuries. This is more than the next three top causes combined. In 2021, a total of roughly 45,000 people died in the U.S. because of slip-and-fall injuries.

These dangers are also present in Texas workplaces. In 2020, more than 210,000 workers were seriously injured in falls at work, with 805 dying from their injuries.

• Same-Level Falls – These types of falls occur when someone falls, trips, or slips on a level surface. Same-level falls are the most common type of falls and typically occur when an individual walks on a slippery surface, missteps when traveling up or down the stairs, or trip on an object obstructing their path.

• Elevated Falls – These types of falls occur when someone falls from a higher surface to less elevated area. A smaller percentage of falls are from an elevated surface, however, it is often the cause of more serious injuries.