U.S. Postal Service
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part - Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions - TIMBERLAKE, North Carolina
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service |
| Address | 545 Helena Moriah Rd. |
| City, State ZIP | TIMBERLAKE, North Carolina 27583 |
| Report ID | 2019043774 |
| Event Date | April 12, 2019 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions |
| Body Part | Head and neck |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part |
| Source of Injury | Containers-nonpressurized, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Aerial lifts, scissor lifts-except truck-mounted |
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.28697, -78.94934 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
At about 2:15. p.m. on April 12, 2019, a postmaster was on a back dock as empty all-purpose postal containers were being loaded onto a scissor lift to load onto a truck. As the lift was being raised to the level of the truck, one of the containers rolled off and struck the employee in the back, pinning her against the brick wall. She suffered a 2-inch laceration on the top of her head (requiring five staples), a fractured vertebra in her neck, and a concussion.
Incident Summary
On April 12, 2019, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in TIMBERLAKE, North Carolina suffered fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions to the head and neck. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with containers-nonpressurized, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 1,850 severe injury reports involving "Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2015 | Berry Metal Company | HARMONY, Pennsylvania | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Hosp. |
| Jun 23, 2017 | Headwaters Resources, Inc. | ACKERMAN, Mississippi | Cuts, lacerations | Hosp. |
| Feb 4, 2016 | Utility Concrete Products, L.L.C. | MORRIS, Illinois | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Jan 24, 2023 | J. Poli Inc. | PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Aug 23, 2019 | LOAD TRAIL LLC | SUMNER, Texas | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Aug 12, 2016 | Western Extrusions Corporation | CARROLLTON, Texas | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Hosp. |
| Jan 14, 2021 | Sundance Construction | SPRINGFIELD, Missouri | Multiple intracranial injuries, n.e.c. | Hosp. |
| Nov 7, 2022 | Daktronics | BROOKINGS, South Dakota | Fractures | Hosp. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Workers injured on the job have the right to medical treatment covered by workers' compensation, wage replacement benefits during recovery, and protection against retaliation for reporting the injury. You have the right to file a complaint with OSHA if you believe your workplace is unsafe, and OSHA cannot reveal your identity to your employer without your consent. You also have the right to see your OSHA 300 injury log. If your employer denies a workers' comp claim, you can appeal through your state's workers' compensation board. An occupational health attorney can advise on complex cases involving denied claims or third-party liability.
After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.
You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately, they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.
About This OSHA Report
This is a severe injury report filed with OSHA. Employers are required to report all work-related fatalities and severe injuries within 8 to 24 hours. Browse more reports by employer, state, or industry below.