US Psstal Service
Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | US Psstal Service | Report ID | 2020076815 |
| Address | 46 Grove St | City, State ZIP | PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY 07055 |
| Event Date | July 20, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs | Source of Injury | Curbs |
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.86000, -74.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped over a curb and injured their wrist requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On July 20, 2020, a worker at US Psstal Service in PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs, with curbs identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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