U.S. Postal Service
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — EVERETT, WASHINGTON
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 2016010385 |
| Address | 5006 Ocean Ave. | City, State ZIP | EVERETT, WASHINGTON 98203 |
| Event Date | January 15, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Railroad tracks |
| Secondary Source | Liquids, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 47.95000, -122.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped off a wet railroad tie and broke an ankle.
Incident Summary
On January 15, 2016, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in EVERETT, WASHINGTON suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with railroad tracks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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