United States Postal Service Seagoville
Fall on same level due to slipping — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — DALLAS, TEXAS
| Employer | United States Postal Service Seagoville | Report ID | 2015051778 |
| Address | 15300 Seagoville Rd. | City, State ZIP | DALLAS, TEXAS 75253 |
| Event Date | May 15, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Ramps, loading docks, dock plates |
| Secondary Source | Liquids, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.68000, -96.58000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employee slipped and fell on a wet wooden access ramp at a residential home while delivering mail.
Incident Summary
On May 15, 2015, a worker at United States Postal Service Seagoville in DALLAS, TEXAS suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with ramps, loading docks, dock plates identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
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