U.S. Postal Service
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — BRIDGER, MONTANA
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 2017010654 |
| Address | 113 N Main St | City, State ZIP | BRIDGER, MONTANA 59014 |
| Event Date | January 20, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Street, road, driveway, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 541860 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 45.29000, -108.91000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While delivering mail to a box, an employee fell on an icy street and fractured the left tibia.
Incident Summary
On January 20, 2017, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in BRIDGER, MONTANA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with street, road, driveway, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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