USPS
Fall, slip, trip, unspecified — Fractures — COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
| Employer | USPS | Report ID | 2016053925 |
| Address | 3916 MILGEN RD | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, GEORGIA 31907 |
| Event Date | May 9, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall, slip, trip, unspecified | Source of Injury | Porches, balconies, decks, patios |
| Secondary Source | Dogs, canines-domestic | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.51000, -84.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was delivering mail at a resident's address when the resident's dog exited the house. While trying to get away from the dog, the employee fell in a pond on the resident's porch, suffering a broken leg and compound fracture.
Incident Summary
On May 9, 2016, a worker at USPS in COLUMBUS, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall, slip, trip, unspecified, with porches, balconies, decks, patios identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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