U.S. Postal Service
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — SAINT CLOUD, FLORIDA
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 2018043770 |
| Address | 4701 Old Canoe Creek | City, State ZIP | SAINT CLOUD, FLORIDA 34769 |
| Event Date | April 19, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps-outdoors |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.25000, -81.31000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee lost her footing or balance and fell down the three-step stairway outside the building resulting in a lower left leg fracture that required surgery and hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On April 19, 2018, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in SAINT CLOUD, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with stairs, steps-outdoors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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