U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — DES MOINES, IOWA
| Employer | U.S. POSTAL SERVICE | Report ID | 2015063614 |
| Address | 922 Creston | City, State ZIP | DES MOINES, IOWA 50315 |
| Event Date | June 11, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.55000, -93.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee at South Des Moines Station fell while delivering mail. He was walking down a slight grade when he slipped and fell on his ankle, breaking it in two places. He required surgery.
Incident Summary
On June 11, 2015, a worker at U.S. POSTAL SERVICE in DES MOINES, IOWA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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