U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
| Employer | U.S. POSTAL SERVICE | Report ID | 2015020646 |
| Address | 632 Vailview Drive | City, State ZIP | NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 37207 |
| Event Date | February 20, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(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 # | 1050798 |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.24000, -86.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A City Carrier in Nashville was delivering mail when she slipped on ice and fell breaking her ankle. She was hospitalized and underwent surgery to repair her ankle.
Incident Summary
On February 20, 2015, a worker at U.S. POSTAL SERVICE in NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE suffered fractures to the ankle(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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