U.S. Postal Service
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — CLINTON, IOWA
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 2020010723 |
| Address | 2028 Garfield St | City, State ZIP | CLINTON, IOWA 52732 |
| Event Date | January 22, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Sidewalks, paths, outdoor walkways, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.86000, -90.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On 1/22/20, an employee was walking up the icy sidewalk of a residential house when the homeowner's dog barked. The employee was startled and turned to see where the dog was, causing him to slip and fall on the sidewalk. He fractured his right ankle.
Incident Summary
On January 22, 2020, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in CLINTON, IOWA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with sidewalks, paths, outdoor walkways, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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