U.S. Postal Service
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 2019021704 |
| Address | 156-160 Overhill Dr. | City, State ZIP | NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT 06050 |
| Event Date | February 14, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Ground, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.62000, -72.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A mail carrier slipped while walking across a snow-/ice-covered lawn. He fell to the ground, breaking his shoulder.
Incident Summary
On February 14, 2019, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT suffered fractures to the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with ground, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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