U.S. Postal Service
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — EUGENE, OREGON
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 2019044318 |
| Address | 255 River Ave | City, State ZIP | EUGENE, OREGON 97404 |
| Event Date | April 29, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Ramps, loading docks, dock plates |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.09000, -123.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell off the loading dock.
Incident Summary
On April 29, 2019, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in EUGENE, OREGON suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with ramps, loading docks, dock plates identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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