United States Postal Service
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — CADDO MILLS, TEXAS
| Employer | United States Postal Service | Report ID | 2015118961 |
| Address | 3132 Ridgeview Street | City, State ZIP | CADDO MILLS, TEXAS 75135 |
| Event Date | November 27, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Rain | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.04000, -96.19000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped on the wet pavement and fell resulting in a broken hip.
Incident Summary
On November 27, 2015, a worker at United States Postal Service in CADDO MILLS, TEXAS suffered fractures to the hip(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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