U.S. Postal Service
Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle on side of road — Cuts and abrasions or bruises — NEW YORK, NEW YORK
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 2019066576 |
| Address | 380 West 33rd Street, Room 4039 | City, State ZIP | NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10199 |
| Event Date | June 30, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts and abrasions or bruises | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle on side of road | Source of Injury | Automobile |
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.75000, -73.99000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving a mobile unit postal vehicle. He parked the vehicle and proceeded to dismount it. After exiting the vehicle, he turned to face the vehicle to push in the side mirror and was struck by a customer's car. He sustained lacerations to his head and pelvic region, an abrasion to his right elbow, and pain in his right leg.
Incident Summary
On June 30, 2019, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in NEW YORK, NEW YORK suffered cuts and abrasions or bruises to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle on side of road, with automobile identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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