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U.S. POSTAL SERVICE

Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at U.S. POSTAL SERVICE in VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA
Employer U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Report ID 2015107300
Address At or Near 2905 Mars St. City, State ZIP VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA 23452
Event Date October 1, 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 # 1097986
GPS Coordinates 36.83000, -76.09000

Incident Narrative

An employee slipped and fell while delivering mail. The employee's right ankle broke and required surgery.

Incident Summary

On October 1, 2015, a worker at U.S. POSTAL SERVICE in VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA 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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