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U.S. Postal Service - Hollywood

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at U.S. Postal Service - Hollywood in LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
Employer U.S. Postal Service - Hollywood Report ID 2015129734
Address 1615 N Wilcox Avenue City, State ZIP LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90028
Event Date December 26, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Hip(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Boxes, crates, cartons
Industry (NAICS) 491110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 34.10000, -118.33000

Incident Narrative

On December 26, 2015, an employee was in the box section of the Post Office, tripped over some boxes on the floor, and fell fracturing a hip.

Incident Summary

On December 26, 2015, a worker at U.S. Postal Service - Hollywood in LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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