U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Fractures and dislocations — UNIONTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | U.S. POSTAL SERVICE | Report ID | 2016065269 |
| Address | 47 EAST FAYETTE STREET | City, State ZIP | UNIONTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 15401 |
| Event Date | June 14, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and dislocations | Body Part | Elbow(s) and arms(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Plant and industrial vehicle-nonpowered, n.e.c | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | 1155334 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.89000, -79.72000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While transporting mail, an employee was struck by a hamper and fell over, breaking her arm and dislocating her elbow.
Incident Summary
On June 14, 2016, a worker at U.S. POSTAL SERVICE in UNIONTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures and dislocations to the elbow(s) and arms(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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