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USPS - Glenview

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — GLENVIEW, ILLINOIS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at USPS - Glenview in GLENVIEW, ILLINOIS
Employer USPS - Glenview Report ID 2020054196
Address 1400 Patriot Blvd City, State ZIP GLENVIEW, ILLINOIS 60025
Event Date May 5, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Knee(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Secondary Source Bands
Industry (NAICS) 561431 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 42.08000, -87.82000

Incident Narrative

An employee tripped on a banding strap and fell to the ground while walking, fracturing a kneecap.

Incident Summary

On May 5, 2020, a worker at USPS - Glenview in GLENVIEW, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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