U.S. Postal Service
Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified — Fractures — TULSA, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 2020065643 |
| Address | 34108 W. 32nd Street | City, State ZIP | TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74107 |
| Event Date | June 17, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.11000, -96.03000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was delivering mail when a dog approached him. As he reached for his dog spray and retreated, he tripped and fell to the ground, suffering a broken wrist.
Incident Summary
On June 17, 2020, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in TULSA, OKLAHOMA suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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