U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — ROCHESTER, NEW YORK
| Employer | U.S. POSTAL SERVICE | Report ID | 20201211776 |
| Address | 1335 Jefferson Rd | City, State ZIP | ROCHESTER, NEW YORK 14623 |
| Event Date | December 16, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Parking lot, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.08000, -77.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A letter carrier was exiting their vehicle to begin deliveries when they slipped on black ice and fell in the parking lot. The employee sustained a broken ankle.
Incident Summary
On December 16, 2020, a worker at U.S. POSTAL SERVICE in ROCHESTER, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with parking lot, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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