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USPS

Struck, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — MOUNT OLIVER, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at USPS in MOUNT OLIVER, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer USPS Report ID 2018032982
Address 232 Seward Street City, State ZIP MOUNT OLIVER, PENNSYLVANIA 15210
Event Date March 27, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury Body Part Neck and back
Event Type Struck, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment Source of Injury Porches, balconies, decks, patios
Industry (NAICS) 491110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.43000, -80.02000

Incident Narrative

An employee was on a porch delivering mail to a residence when a portion of the porch gave way. Debris from the porch struck the employee, causing back and neck injuries.

Incident Summary

On March 27, 2018, a worker at USPS in MOUNT OLIVER, PENNSYLVANIA suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the neck and back. The incident was classified as struck, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment, with porches, balconies, decks, patios identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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