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U.S. Postal Service

Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. — BELLMAWR, NEW JERSEY

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at U.S. Postal Service in BELLMAWR, NEW JERSEY
Employer U.S. Postal Service Report ID 2018010952
Address 501 Benigino Blvs City, State ZIP BELLMAWR, NEW JERSEY 08031
Event Date January 29, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. Body Part Foot (feet) and ankle(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to slipping Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 491110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 39.86000, -75.09000

Incident Narrative

An employee slipped and fell on the floor, fracturing her foot and tearing her Achilles tendon.

Incident Summary

On January 29, 2018, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in BELLMAWR, NEW JERSEY suffered fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. to the foot (feet) and ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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