U.S. Postal Service
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — HOLLY SPRINGS, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 2016098381 |
| Address | 347 Hamilton Street | City, State ZIP | HOLLY SPRINGS, MISSISSIPPI 38635 |
| Event Date | September 6, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Sidewalk, path, or outdoor walkway irregularity |
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.76000, -89.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On September 6, 2016, at approximately 3:45 PM, an employee was delivering a package to the front door of a residence when she fell due to a separation in the homeowner's sidewalk. She suffered a simple fracture of her right hip and was hospitalized overnight.
Incident Summary
On September 6, 2016, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in HOLLY SPRINGS, MISSISSIPPI suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with sidewalk, path, or outdoor walkway irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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