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U.S. Postal Service

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — PORTLAND, OREGON

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at U.S. Postal Service in PORTLAND, OREGON
Employer U.S. Postal Service Report ID 2015052891
Address 2017 NW Vaughn St. City, State ZIP PORTLAND, OREGON 97209
Event Date May 15, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Hip(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Boxes, crates, cartons
Industry (NAICS) 491110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 45.53000, -122.69000

Incident Narrative

An employee was hashing parcels when he tripped on a tub and fell on the concrete floor, fracturing his right hip. He required hospitalization and surgery.

Incident Summary

On May 15, 2015, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in PORTLAND, OREGON suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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