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U.S. Postal Service

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — LAKEWOOD, WASHINGTON

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at U.S. Postal Service in LAKEWOOD, WASHINGTON
Employer U.S. Postal Service Report ID 2016109365
Address 5409 100th St SW City, State ZIP LAKEWOOD, WASHINGTON 98499
Event Date October 4, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Strapping
Industry (NAICS) 491110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 47.16000, -122.50000

Incident Narrative

While walking, an employee tripped on a plastic strap, fell to the ground, and fractured her right shoulder.

Incident Summary

On October 4, 2016, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in LAKEWOOD, WASHINGTON suffered fractures to the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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