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USPS

Fall on same level, unspecified — Fractures — HUNTINGTON STATION, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at USPS in HUNTINGTON STATION, NEW YORK
Employer USPS Report ID 2016054815
Address 888 E. Jericho Tpke City, State ZIP HUNTINGTON STATION, NEW YORK 11746
Event Date May 31, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Fall on same level, unspecified Source of Injury Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Secondary Source Dogs, canines-domestic
Industry (NAICS) 491110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.83000, -73.37000

Incident Narrative

An employee was chased by a dog and while running away the employee fell on cement and broke a rib.

Incident Summary

On May 31, 2016, a worker at USPS in HUNTINGTON STATION, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall on same level, unspecified, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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