U. S. Postal Service (USPS)
Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Fractures — RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA
| Employer | U. S. Postal Service (USPS) | Report ID | 2018054393 |
| Address | 2501 Rydin Road | City, State ZIP | RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA 94804 |
| Event Date | May 6, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Birds, except fowl | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.90000, -122.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was startled by a pigeon and fell, fracturing the tibia in both legs and requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On May 6, 2018, a worker at U. S. Postal Service (USPS) in RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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