US Postal Service
Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate — Concussions — TOK, ALASKA
| Employer | US Postal Service | Report ID | 20181112085 |
| Address | 1314.3 Alaska Highway | City, State ZIP | TOK, ALASKA 99780 |
| Event Date | November 26, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate | Source of Injury | Doors, except garage and vehicle |
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 63.33000, -142.99000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was looking for keys when a door struck the employee's head. The employee suffered a concussion.
Incident Summary
On November 26, 2018, a worker at US Postal Service in TOK, ALASKA suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by or caught in swinging door or gate, with doors, except garage and vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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