U.S. Postal Service
Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Fractures — HEREFORD, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 2015010778 |
| Address | 43 Star Rd | City, State ZIP | HEREFORD, PENNSYLVANIA 18056 |
| Event Date | January 24, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Floor, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Liquids, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | 1031970 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.44000, -75.55000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell while unloading equipment from her vehicle. The employee went to put the cart in the upward position after coming in from outside. Her feet were wet and she fell back and broke her hip.
Incident Summary
On January 24, 2015, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in HEREFORD, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floor, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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