USPS
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — MIAMI, FLORIDA
| Employer | USPS | Report ID | 2020098943 |
| Address | 6200 NW 7th St. | City, State ZIP | MIAMI, FLORIDA 33126 |
| Event Date | September 21, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Sand, gravel | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.77000, -80.29000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was exiting her carrier vehicle from the driver's side (right side) and stepped on a gravel area. She slipped on a rock and fell, landing on her wrist and fracturing it.
Incident Summary
On September 21, 2020, a worker at USPS in MIAMI, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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