United States Postal Service
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — FAIRHAVEN, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | United States Postal Service | Report ID | 2016010230 |
| Address | 131 Grain Street | City, State ZIP | FAIRHAVEN, MASSACHUSETTS 02719 |
| Event Date | January 11, 2016 | 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 | 41.63000, -70.88000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped and fell on ice while delivering mail, breaking two ankle bones.
Incident Summary
On January 11, 2016, a worker at United States Postal Service in FAIRHAVEN, MASSACHUSETTS 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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