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Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA

Employer	USPS	Report ID	2016065594
Address	5604 NW 49th Terrace	City, State ZIP	FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33319
Event Date	June 22, 2016	Outcome	Hospitalized
Nature of Injury	Fractures	Body Part	Wrist(s)
Event Type	Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface	Source of Injury	Sidewalk, path, outdoor walkway-paved
Industry (NAICS)	491110	Inspection #	—
GPS Coordinates	26.19000, -80.21000

Incident Narrative

While walking to deliver mail at a residential home, an employee tripped and fell on the side of a walkway, suffering a right wrist fracture.

Incident Summary

On June 22, 2016, a worker at USPS in FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with sidewalk, path, outdoor walkway-paved identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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