United Parcel Service 10401 Foster Av
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — BROOKLYN, NEW YORK
| Employer | United Parcel Service 10401 Foster Av | Report ID | 20201110407 |
| Address | 560 Winthrop Street | City, State ZIP | BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11203 |
| Event Date | November 3, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Water | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 492210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.65000, -73.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
At 2:00 p.m. on November 3, 2020, an employee slipped in a puddle of water and fell, suffering a broken ankle. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On November 3, 2020, a worker at United Parcel Service 10401 Foster Av in BROOKLYN, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the ankle(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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