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United States Postal Service

Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — ALLSTON, MASSACHUSETTS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at United States Postal Service in ALLSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Employer United States Postal Service Report ID 2018077123
Address 57 Hopedale Street City, State ZIP ALLSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02134
Event Date July 16, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Elbow(s) and arms(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface Source of Injury Sidewalk, path, or outdoor walkway irregularity
Industry (NAICS) 491110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 42.36000, -71.12000

Incident Narrative

On July 16, 2018, an employee was returning to his vehicle after delivering mail. He tripped on the uneven sidewalk and fell into his vehicle, fracturing an arm and elbow and sustaining a laceration to his knee.

Incident Summary

On July 16, 2018, a worker at United States Postal Service in ALLSTON, MASSACHUSETTS suffered fractures to the elbow(s) and arms(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with sidewalk, path, or outdoor walkway irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

OSHA has recorded 345 severe injury reports involving "Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface injuries.

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