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USPS

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — LAKE GROVE, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at USPS in LAKE GROVE, NEW YORK
Employer USPS Report ID 20181212564
Address 1001 Hawkins Ave. City, State ZIP LAKE GROVE, NEW YORK 11755
Event Date December 7, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Pallet jack-powered
Industry (NAICS) 491110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.85000, -73.11000

Incident Narrative

While scanning at the rear door of a postal truck, an employee tripped over a pallet jack that was on the lift. The employee fell against the railing of the lift and sustained fractured ribs.

Incident Summary

On December 7, 2018, a worker at USPS in LAKE GROVE, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. 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.

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