USPS
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | USPS | Report ID | 2018077363 |
| Address | 2502 North Loop West | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77018 |
| Event Date | July 20, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Tires, except bike |
| Secondary Source | Truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.80000, -95.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was scanning parcels outside of a delivery address when an axel broke on a large catering truck riding on the freeway and a tire flew off the vehicle, hitting the employee's face, head, and chest. The employee suffered a broken nose, broken ribs on both sides, and broken vertebrae.
Incident Summary
On July 20, 2018, a worker at USPS in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with tires, except bike identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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