United States Postal Service
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — DUBLIN, GEORGIA
| Employer | United States Postal Service | Report ID | 20191213112 |
| Address | 514 Bellevue Ave | City, State ZIP | DUBLIN, GEORGIA 31021 |
| Event Date | December 22, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Rain | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.53000, -82.91000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped and fell on a wet surface while delivering mail. The employee suffered a broken leg and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On December 22, 2019, a worker at United States Postal Service in DUBLIN, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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