USPS
Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway — Fractures — FOREST PARK, ILLINOIS
| Employer | USPS | Report ID | 2018032461 |
| Address | 7500 Roosevelt Road | City, State ZIP | FOREST PARK, ILLINOIS 60130 |
| Event Date | March 12, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway | Source of Injury | Off-road or industrial vehicle-powered, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | 1303616 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.86000, -87.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to turn a standup tractor, but the tractor kept going straight, causing the employee to tumble and fracture a leg.
Incident Summary
On March 12, 2018, a worker at USPS in FOREST PARK, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway, with off-road or industrial vehicle-powered, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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