U.S. Postal Service
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — SAINT LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 2015053040 |
| Address | 5100 W 36th St | City, State ZIP | SAINT LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA 55416 |
| Event Date | May 19, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Ground, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.93000, -93.34000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped and fractured an ankle while mowing grass.
Incident Summary
On May 19, 2015, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in SAINT LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with ground, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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