United States Postal Service
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — OMAHA, NEBRASKA
| Employer | United States Postal Service | Report ID | 2015129717 |
| Address | 6416 N 148th St | City, State ZIP | OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68116 |
| Event Date | December 24, 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 | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.31000, -96.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A letter carrier slipped and fell on ice fracturing the left hip.
Incident Summary
On December 24, 2015, a worker at United States Postal Service in OMAHA, NEBRASKA 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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