United States Postal Service
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — LIMA, OHIO
| Employer | United States Postal Service | Report ID | 2019076809 |
| Address | 350 W. High St. | City, State ZIP | LIMA, OHIO 45801 |
| Event Date | July 8, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.74000, -84.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell down stairs while delivering mail, suffering leg fractures.
Incident Summary
On July 8, 2019, a worker at United States Postal Service in LIMA, OHIO suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with stairs, steps, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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