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United States Postal Service

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at United States Postal Service in HOUSTON, TEXAS
Employer United States Postal Service Report ID 2016099150
Address West Berry Station, 11805 Chimney Rock City, State ZIP HOUSTON, TEXAS 77035
Event Date September 28, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Ankle(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Parking lot, unspecified
Secondary Source Wire, cables-nonelectrical
Industry (NAICS) 491110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 29.65000, -95.48000

Incident Narrative

While clearing leaves in the back parking lot, an employee tripped on a telephone line that was close to the ground, breaking her right ankle. She was hospitalized for surgery.

Incident Summary

On September 28, 2016, a worker at United States Postal Service in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with parking lot, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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