USPS
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — TOLEDO, OHIO
| Employer | USPS | Report ID | 2019043809 |
| Address | 6020 W Bancroft St. | City, State ZIP | TOLEDO, OHIO 43615 |
| Event Date | April 13, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Pelvis |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Curbs |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.66000, -83.68000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On April 13, 2019, an employee was delivering mail when the employee slipped off a curb and fell. The employee was hospitalized with a broken pelvis.
Incident Summary
On April 13, 2019, a worker at USPS in TOLEDO, OHIO suffered fractures to the pelvis. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with curbs identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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