United Parcel Services
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — CLARKESVILLE, GEORGIA
| Employer | United Parcel Services | Report ID | 2020043837 |
| Address | 184 Richard Street | City, State ZIP | CLARKESVILLE, GEORGIA 30523 |
| Event Date | April 27, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Porches, balconies, decks, patios |
| Secondary Source | Dogs, canines-domestic | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 492110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.60000, -83.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on a deck delivering a package. He jumped onto a bench to get away from a dog, then lost his balance and fell from the deck to the ground, suffering broken ribs.
Incident Summary
On April 27, 2020, a worker at United Parcel Services in CLARKESVILLE, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with porches, balconies, decks, patios identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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