USPS
Fall, slip, trip, unspecified — Fractures — LOUISBURG, KANSAS
| Employer | USPS | Report ID | 20161211704 |
| Address | 30720 Switzer Road | City, State ZIP | LOUISBURG, KANSAS 66053 |
| Event Date | December 16, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall, slip, trip, unspecified | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps-outdoors |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.56000, -94.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell on icy residential stairs while delivering mail, breaking the left ankle.
Incident Summary
On December 16, 2016, a worker at USPS in LOUISBURG, KANSAS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall, slip, trip, unspecified, with stairs, steps-outdoors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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