U.S. Postal Service
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — MORRISTOWN, TENNESSEE
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 2016032569 |
| Address | 222 Wider St. | City, State ZIP | MORRISTOWN, TENNESSEE 37813 |
| Event Date | March 26, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Ground, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Liquids, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.19000, -83.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped and fell on wet grass while delivering a package, breaking her ankle in two places and requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On March 26, 2016, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in MORRISTOWN, TENNESSEE suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with ground, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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