United States Postal Service
Fall on same level, unspecified — Fractures — PORTSMOUTH, OHIO
| Employer | United States Postal Service | Report ID | 2017087365 |
| Address | 610 Gay St | City, State ZIP | PORTSMOUTH, OHIO 45662 |
| Event Date | August 3, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Porches, balconies, decks, patios |
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.73000, -82.99000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was approaching a residence to deliver mail when he stepped onto the porch and fell, fracturing his hip. He was hospitalized overnight.
Incident Summary
On August 3, 2017, a worker at United States Postal Service in PORTSMOUTH, OHIO suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level, unspecified, with porches, balconies, decks, patios identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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