U.S. Postal Service
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Traumatic injuries to spinal cord, n.e.c. — SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 2019021946 |
| Address | 4015 South Main Street | City, State ZIP | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46614 |
| Event Date | February 21, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries to spinal cord, n.e.c. | Body Part | Neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Ramps, loading docks, dock plates |
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.63000, -86.25000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped on the edge of a ramp in a parking lot, falling face first between the wheel and the wheelhouse of the truck that was on the ramp. The employee's shoulder struck a step on the truck, and the whiplash action caused tingling and restricted movement.
Incident Summary
On February 21, 2019, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in SOUTH BEND, INDIANA suffered traumatic injuries to spinal cord, n.e.c. to the neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with ramps, loading docks, dock plates identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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