U.S. Postal Service, Clackamas DCU
Fall on same level, n.e.c. - Traumatic injuries to muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, etc., n.e.c. - HAPPY VALLEY, Oregon
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service, Clackamas DCU |
| Address | 12025 SE Stevens Rd |
| City, State ZIP | HAPPY VALLEY, Oregon 97086 |
| Report ID | 2016010840 |
| Event Date | January 29, 2016 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries to muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, etc., n.e.c. |
| Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Ground, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 |
| GPS Coordinates | 45.43809, -122.56382 |
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Incident Narrative
A mail carrier was walking on grass that was spongy and wet when both of his feet sank in. He fell forward and then fell back with both his feet still stuck in the mud. The employee was unable to bend both knees and was taken to the hospital and admitted for evaluation and treatment. Ligaments and tendons in both knees were detached. At the time the incident was reported, it was not clear whether this caused the fall or this was caused by the fall.
Incident Summary
On January 29, 2016, a worker at U.S. Postal Service, Clackamas DCU in HAPPY VALLEY, Oregon suffered traumatic injuries to muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, etc., n.e.c. to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with ground, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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