U.S. Postal Service
Fall on same level due to slipping — Skull fracture and intracranial injury — MAUSTON, WISCONSIN
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 2017010041 |
| Address | W4642 S. Shore Road | City, State ZIP | MAUSTON, WISCONSIN 53948 |
| Event Date | January 4, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Skull fracture and intracranial injury | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.90000, -90.00000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was salting an icy area when he slipped and fell forward, hitting his forehead on the asphalt. He fractured his skull and suffered a brain hemorrhage.
Incident Summary
On January 4, 2017, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in MAUSTON, WISCONSIN suffered skull fracture and intracranial injury to the brain. 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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