United States Postal Service (Glenville Bratenah)
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — CLEVELAND, OHIO
| Employer | United States Postal Service (Glenville Bratenah) | Report ID | 20161211771 |
| Address | 630 E. 105th St | City, State ZIP | CLEVELAND, OHIO 44108 |
| Event Date | December 19, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Sidewalk, path, outdoor walkway-paved |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.54000, -81.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped and fell on an icy sidewalk while delivering mail, suffering a compound ankle fracture.
Incident Summary
On December 19, 2016, a worker at United States Postal Service (Glenville Bratenah) in CLEVELAND, OHIO suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with sidewalk, path, outdoor walkway-paved identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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