U.S. Postal Service
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — NOBLEBORO, MAINE
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 2020021899 |
| Address | Cedar Lane | City, State ZIP | NOBLEBORO, MAINE 04555 |
| Event Date | February 27, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.10000, -69.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was returning to her mail truck after delivering mail when she slipped on ice and fell on the ground. The employee was hospitalized with a broken ankle.
Incident Summary
On February 27, 2020, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in NOBLEBORO, MAINE suffered fractures to the ankle(s). 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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