US Postal Service
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — AURORA, OHIO
| Employer | US Postal Service | Report ID | 2016010469 |
| Address | 10578 Florida St. | City, State ZIP | AURORA, OHIO 44202 |
| Event Date | January 18, 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 | 41.34000, -81.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was delivering a postal package at a residence and slipped on snow/ice, breaking an ankle.
Incident Summary
On January 18, 2016, a worker at US Postal Service in AURORA, OHIO 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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