U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
Fall on same level due to slipping — Abrasions, scratches — JAMAICA PLAIN, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | U.S. POSTAL SERVICE | Report ID | 2015010138 |
| Address | 6 Shirley Lane | City, State ZIP | JAMAICA PLAIN, MASSACHUSETTS 02130 |
| Event Date | January 6, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Abrasions, scratches | Body Part | Elbow(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.31000, -71.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell on ice, causing an abrasion on his left elbow. The abrasion was followed by cellulitis and a bursal abscess.
Incident Summary
On January 6, 2015, a worker at U.S. POSTAL SERVICE in JAMAICA PLAIN, MASSACHUSETTS suffered abrasions, scratches to the elbow(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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