United States Postal Service
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — DALLAS, TEXAS
| Employer | United States Postal Service | Report ID | 2020032604 |
| Address | 8624 Ferguston Road | City, State ZIP | DALLAS, TEXAS 75228 |
| Event Date | March 19, 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 | Liquids, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.83000, -96.68000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was delivering mail when she slipped on wet pavement and impacted the ground, breaking her ankle.
Incident Summary
On March 19, 2020, a worker at United States Postal Service in DALLAS, TEXAS 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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