United States Postal Service
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — PELHAM, GEORGIA
| Employer | United States Postal Service | Report ID | 2020054188 |
| Address | 190 Matthewson Avenue S.W. | City, State ZIP | PELHAM, GEORGIA 31779 |
| Event Date | May 5, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.12000, -84.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was delivering mail when slipped and fell to the ground, suffering a broken hip.
Incident Summary
On May 5, 2020, a worker at United States Postal Service in PELHAM, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the hip(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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