U. S. Postal Service
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — HIGH POINT, NORTH CAROLINA
| Employer | U. S. Postal Service | Report ID | 2017087500 |
| Address | 1202 Camden Drive | City, State ZIP | HIGH POINT, NORTH CAROLINA 27260 |
| Event Date | August 7, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Structural elements, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.97000, -79.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was delivering mail to a business, tripped over a wooden walkway separator and fell striking a concrete planter and breaking several ribs.
Incident Summary
On August 7, 2017, a worker at U. S. Postal Service in HIGH POINT, NORTH CAROLINA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. 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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