US Postal Service
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS
| Employer | US Postal Service | Report ID | 2020065348 |
| Address | 1718 W 157th Place | City, State ZIP | OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS 66223 |
| Event Date | June 9, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps-outdoors |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.84000, -94.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee ascended stairs to make a delivery, then missed a step coming down and fell to the ground. The employee suffered a fractured left arm, right femur, and kneecap, as well as a fracture to the nose or sinuses.
Incident Summary
On June 9, 2020, a worker at US Postal Service in OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with stairs, steps-outdoors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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