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U.S. Postal Service

Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — CAPAC, MICHIGAN

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at U.S. Postal Service in CAPAC, MICHIGAN
Employer U.S. Postal Service Report ID 20161110842
Address 102 West Mill St. City, State ZIP CAPAC, MICHIGAN 48014
Event Date November 18, 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 Existing floor opening
Industry (NAICS) 491110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 43.01000, -82.92000

Incident Narrative

On November 18, 2016, an employee was delivering a package to a residential home when she stepped into a hole and fell to the ground, fracturing her hip and requiring surgery.

Incident Summary

On November 18, 2016, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in CAPAC, MICHIGAN suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with existing floor opening identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

OSHA has recorded 345 severe injury reports involving "Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface injuries.

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