U.S. POSTAL SERVICE - DETROIT GWY
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — DETROIT, MICHIGAN
| Employer | U.S. POSTAL SERVICE - DETROIT GWY | Report ID | 2019033269 |
| Address | 1401 W. FORT ST. | City, State ZIP | DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48233 |
| Event Date | March 29, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps-indoors |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.32000, -83.06000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell down stairs, suffering a broken right femur.
Incident Summary
On March 29, 2019, a worker at U.S. POSTAL SERVICE - DETROIT GWY in DETROIT, MICHIGAN suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with stairs, steps-indoors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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