USPS
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI
| Employer | USPS | Report ID | 2016054549 |
| Address | 1720 Market St. | City, State ZIP | SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI 63155 |
| Event Date | May 24, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Machinery, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.63000, -90.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was clearing a jam from a piece of equipment while working from a ladder. As he descended the ladder, his pant leg was caught on the machine and he fell to the floor, breaking his leg.
Incident Summary
On May 24, 2016, a worker at USPS in SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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