U. S. Postal Service
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Concussions — EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
| Employer | U. S. Postal Service | Report ID | 2019099359 |
| Address | 1101 Davis Street | City, State ZIP | EVANSTON, ILLINOIS 60201 |
| Event Date | September 9, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Tailgates |
| Secondary Source | Delivery truck or van | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.04000, -87.68000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was unloading a mail truck when the cable for the rear cargo door broke causing the door to fall on the employee's head. The employee sustained a cut and a concussion.
Incident Summary
On September 9, 2019, a worker at U. S. Postal Service in EVANSTON, ILLINOIS suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with tailgates identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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