U.S. Postal Service
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — BELCAMP, MARYLAND
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 20171211720 |
| Address | 4201 Goodson Ct. | City, State ZIP | BELCAMP, MARYLAND 21017 |
| Event Date | December 10, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Sidewalk, path, outdoor walkway-paved |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.47000, -76.24000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking on an icy sidewalk in front of a residence to deliver mail when she slipped and fell to the ground below, fracturing her left ankle.
Incident Summary
On December 10, 2017, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in BELCAMP, MARYLAND suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with sidewalk, path, outdoor walkway-paved identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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