U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, WHITEHALL PO
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments — WHITEHALL, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, WHITEHALL PO | Report ID | 20191011207 |
| Address | 4102 Lee St | City, State ZIP | WHITEHALL, PENNSYLVANIA 18052 |
| Event Date | October 28, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Porches, balconies, decks, patios |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.67000, -75.53000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was stepping off a porch when the employee fell to the ground, tearing the quadriceps in both knees. The employee was hospitalized and had surgery.
Incident Summary
On October 28, 2019, a worker at U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, WHITEHALL PO in WHITEHALL, PENNSYLVANIA suffered major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with porches, balconies, decks, patios identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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