US Postal Service
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — SOUTH DARTMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | US Postal Service | Report ID | 2019044224 |
| Address | unknown | City, State ZIP | SOUTH DARTMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS 02748 |
| Event Date | April 25, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps-outdoors |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.59000, -70.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell off the steps of a residence while delivering mail.
Incident Summary
On April 25, 2019, a worker at US Postal Service in SOUTH DARTMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with stairs, steps-outdoors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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