U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — BRISTOL, VIRGINIA
| Employer | U.S. POSTAL SERVICE | Report ID | 2015020544 |
| Address | 911 New Hampshire | City, State ZIP | BRISTOL, VIRGINIA 24201 |
| Event Date | February 18, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c. |
| 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 | 36.60000, -82.16000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employee on mail route slipped on ice, fell and broke the right ankle and leg below the knee.
Incident Summary
On February 18, 2015, a worker at U.S. POSTAL SERVICE in BRISTOL, VIRGINIA suffered fractures to the ankle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c.. 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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