United States Post Office
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface - Fractures - MELVILLE, New York
| Employer | United States Post Office |
| Address | 160 Duryea rd |
| City, State ZIP | MELVILLE, New York 11747 |
| Report ID | 2018088225 |
| Event Date | August 11, 2018 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures |
| Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface |
| Source of Injury | Street, road, or driveway irregularity |
| Secondary Source | Rain |
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.76744, -73.41404 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was delivering mail at a resident's house. He was walking on the driveway, which had cracks and was slippery from rain, when he slipped/tripped and fell onto the pavement, breaking his left ankle.
Incident Summary
On August 11, 2018, a worker at United States Post Office in MELVILLE, New York suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with street, road, or driveway irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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