USPS
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — NEW CUMBERLAND, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | USPS | Report ID | 20161110593 |
| Address | 318 Bridge St. | City, State ZIP | NEW CUMBERLAND, PENNSYLVANIA 17070 |
| Event Date | November 10, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Fruits, nuts, vegetables | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.22000, -76.86000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee finished loading a vehicle, turned to walk away, and stepped/slipped on a rotten banana peel. He fell forward onto his left knee and broke his kneecap.
Incident Summary
On November 10, 2016, a worker at USPS in NEW CUMBERLAND, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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