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United States Postal Service

Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — FLANDREAU, SOUTH DAKOTA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at United States Postal Service in FLANDREAU, SOUTH DAKOTA
Employer United States Postal Service Report ID 2020043372
Address 1100 W Pipestone Avenue City, State ZIP FLANDREAU, SOUTH DAKOTA 57028
Event Date April 13, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Thigh(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 44.04000, -96.61000

Incident Narrative

While delivering mail, an employee slipped on ice and fell to the ground, suffering a broken right femur.

Incident Summary

On April 13, 2020, a worker at United States Postal Service in FLANDREAU, SOUTH DAKOTA suffered fractures to the thigh(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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