United States Postal Service
Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
| Employer | United States Postal Service | Report ID | 2020098705 |
| Address | 950 W 300 N | City, State ZIP | SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84116 |
| Event Date | September 14, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Eye(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Trees |
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.77000, -111.91000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was delivering mail when a low hanging branch struck his left eye. The eye injury required surgery.
Incident Summary
On September 14, 2020, a worker at United States Postal Service in SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the eye(s). The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c., with trees identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 341 severe injury reports involving "Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. injuries.
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