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U.S. Postal Service - Meridian Idaho

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — MERIDIAN, IDAHO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at U.S. Postal Service - Meridian Idaho in MERIDIAN, IDAHO
Employer U.S. Postal Service - Meridian Idaho Report ID 2017065372
Address 1200 N Main St City, State ZIP MERIDIAN, IDAHO 83642
Event Date June 12, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Thigh(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Secondary Source Tools, instruments, and equipment, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 491110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 43.61000, -116.39000

Incident Narrative

An employee tripped over tire chock while walking with a ladder, breaking the left femur.

Incident Summary

On June 12, 2017, a worker at U.S. Postal Service - Meridian Idaho in MERIDIAN, IDAHO suffered fractures to the thigh(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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