U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
| Employer | U.S. POSTAL SERVICE | Report ID | 2017010250 |
| Address | 2700 E. Cary St | City, State ZIP | RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 23223 |
| Event Date | January 9, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Street, road, driveway-paved |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.52000, -77.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell while walking on an icy roadway to make a delivery, breaking the right ankle and requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On January 9, 2017, a worker at U.S. POSTAL SERVICE in RICHMOND, VIRGINIA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with street, road, driveway-paved identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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