United States Postal Service
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — ALLEN PARK, MICHIGAN
| Employer | United States Postal Service | Report ID | 2020032186 |
| Address | 17500 Oakwood Blvd. | City, State ZIP | ALLEN PARK, MICHIGAN 48101 |
| Event Date | March 6, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.29000, -83.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking and tripped over a cable that was attached to a chair. The employee was hospitalized with a broken hip.
Incident Summary
On March 6, 2020, a worker at United States Postal Service in ALLEN PARK, MICHIGAN suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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