U.S. Postal Service
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — MARTINSVILLE, INDIANA
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 20171110885 |
| Address | 4003 Rimrand Road | City, State ZIP | MARTINSVILLE, INDIANA 46151 |
| Event Date | November 12, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Pelvis |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Street, road, or driveway irregularity |
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.42000, -86.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On November 12, 2017, an employee was delivering packages and pulled into a customer's driveway. While stepping out of her vehicle, she fell on uneven concrete, fracturing her pelvis.
Incident Summary
On November 12, 2017, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in MARTINSVILLE, INDIANA suffered fractures to the pelvis. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with street, road, or driveway irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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