U.S. Postal Inspection Service
Injured by physical contact with other person in sporting event or physical training — Fractures — POTOMAC, MARYLAND
| Employer | U.S. Postal Inspection Service | Report ID | 2017098536 |
| Address | 9600 Newbridge Dr. | City, State ZIP | POTOMAC, MARYLAND 20854 |
| Event Date | September 5, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Injured by physical contact with other person in sporting event or physical training | Source of Injury | Co-worker |
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.02000, -77.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
During a simulated building entry procedure, an employee was being dragged out of a building that coworkers were attempting to secure as part of the simulation. One of his coworkers lost his balance and fell on the employee, fracturing several ribs on his right side.
Incident Summary
On September 5, 2017, a worker at U.S. Postal Inspection Service in POTOMAC, MARYLAND suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as injured by physical contact with other person in sporting event or physical training, with co-worker identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 28 severe injury reports involving "Injured by physical contact with other person in sporting event or physical training" incidents in our database. Browse all Injured by physical contact with other person in sporting event or physical training injuries.
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