U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
Fall on same level, unspecified — Dislocation of joints — CONCORD, CALIFORNIA
| Employer | U.S. POSTAL SERVICE | Report ID | 2018065378 |
| Address | 2121 MERIDIAN PARK BLVD. | City, State ZIP | CONCORD, CALIFORNIA 94591 |
| Event Date | June 3, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Dislocation of joints | Body Part | Elbow(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.97000, -122.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee dismounted her vehicle to make a delivery and then noticed the vehicle was moving. She attempted to stop the runaway vehicle and fell onto her elbows and knees. The employee sustained a dislocated right elbow.
Incident Summary
On June 3, 2018, a worker at U.S. POSTAL SERVICE in CONCORD, CALIFORNIA suffered dislocation of joints to the elbow(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level, unspecified, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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