U.S. Postal Service
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 2019043625 |
| Address | 24 Corliss St. | City, State ZIP | PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND 02904 |
| Event Date | April 8, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.84000, -71.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing near the top of a step ladder, trying to clear a jam on an overhead transport belt, when the ladder legs kicked out. The employee fell to the floor, breaking two ribs on her right side.
Incident Summary
On April 8, 2019, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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