U.S. Postal Service
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures and dislocations — OTSEGO, MICHIGAN
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 2015030929 |
| Address | 118 Fair Street | City, State ZIP | OTSEGO, MICHIGAN 49078 |
| Event Date | March 3, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and dislocations | Body Part | Ankle(s) and leg(s), unspecified |
| 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 | 42.45000, -85.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employee fell on ice while delivering mail, resulting in a broken leg and displaced ankle joint.
Incident Summary
On March 3, 2015, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in OTSEGO, MICHIGAN suffered fractures and dislocations to the ankle(s) and leg(s), unspecified. 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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