U.S. Postal Service
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 2015129904 |
| Address | 1639 River Road | City, State ZIP | DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS 60018 |
| Event Date | December 31, 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 |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.02000, -87.87000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On December 31, 2015, an employee slipped and fell on ice after making a delivery at a business and shattered his right ankle in three places.
Incident Summary
On December 31, 2015, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS 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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