United States Postal Services
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — MORRISTOWN, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | United States Postal Services | Report ID | 2017010529 |
| Address | 27 Wildflower Lane | City, State ZIP | MORRISTOWN, NEW JERSEY 07960 |
| Event Date | January 17, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.81000, -74.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped and fell while delivering mail, fracturing the right ankle.
Incident Summary
On January 17, 2017, a worker at United States Postal Services in MORRISTOWN, NEW JERSEY suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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