U.S. POSTAL SERVICE - LAKE ODESSA
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — LAKE ODESSA, MICHIGAN
| Employer | U.S. POSTAL SERVICE - LAKE ODESSA | Report ID | 2015031081 |
| Address | 907 4TH AVE. | City, State ZIP | LAKE ODESSA, MICHIGAN 48849 |
| Event Date | March 9, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Sidewalks, paths, outdoor walkways, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.78000, -85.13000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employee slipped and fell on an icy sidewalk resulting in a compound fracture of the leg.
Incident Summary
On March 9, 2015, a worker at U.S. POSTAL SERVICE - LAKE ODESSA in LAKE ODESSA, MICHIGAN suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with sidewalks, paths, outdoor walkways, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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