U.S. Postal Services
Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified — Fractures — JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | U.S. Postal Services | Report ID | 2019043743 |
| Address | 401 East South St. | City, State ZIP | JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI 39205 |
| Event Date | April 11, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.29000, -90.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped and fell to the ground, breaking her neck.
Incident Summary
On April 11, 2019, a worker at U.S. Postal Services in JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI suffered fractures to the neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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