United States Postal Service
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
| Employer | United States Postal Service | Report ID | 2018065675 |
| Address | 900 E Fayette St | City, State ZIP | BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21233 |
| Event Date | June 10, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.29000, -76.60000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped over a microwave cord and fell breaking the right hip.
Incident Summary
On June 10, 2018, a worker at United States Postal Service in BALTIMORE, MARYLAND suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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