U.S. Postal Service
Struck by other falling powered vehicle — Fractures — PALM COAST, FLORIDA
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 2018021303 |
| Address | 2 Pine Cone Dr. | City, State ZIP | PALM COAST, FLORIDA 32137 |
| Event Date | February 7, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling powered vehicle | Source of Injury | Delivery truck or van |
| Secondary Source | Jacks | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | 1294624 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.55000, -81.23000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working underneath a long life vehicle (standard mail truck). He lowered the jack while still being underneath it and the vehicle fell on his right shoulder and sternum. He was admitted to the hospital for treatment of a broken right shoulder and sternum.
Incident Summary
On February 7, 2018, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in PALM COAST, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by other falling powered vehicle, with delivery truck or van identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 76 severe injury reports involving "Struck by other falling powered vehicle" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by other falling powered vehicle injuries.
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