U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
Fall on same level due to slipping — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — PORTAGE, MICHIGAN
| Employer | U.S. POSTAL SERVICE | Report ID | 2015010167 |
| Address | 1151 W. MILHAM | City, State ZIP | PORTAGE, MICHIGAN 49024 |
| Event Date | January 7, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| 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 | 42.23000, -85.57000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employee fell on ice and struck his head while delivering a parcel.
Incident Summary
On January 7, 2015, a worker at U.S. POSTAL SERVICE in PORTAGE, MICHIGAN suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. 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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