U.S. Postal Service
Fall, slip, trip, unspecified — Fractures — LEAVENWORTH, WASHINGTON
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 2015042002 |
| Address | 12290 Village View Drive | City, State ZIP | LEAVENWORTH, WASHINGTON 98826 |
| Event Date | April 14, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall, slip, trip, unspecified | Source of Injury | Ground irregularity |
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 47.60000, -120.66000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On April 14, 2015, an employee rolled and broke an ankle on uneven grounds.
Incident Summary
On April 14, 2015, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in LEAVENWORTH, WASHINGTON suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall, slip, trip, unspecified, with ground irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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