U.S. Postal Service
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — ELMA, NEW YORK
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 20201212136 |
| Address | 1790 Bowen Road | City, State ZIP | ELMA, NEW YORK 14059 |
| Event Date | December 31, 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 | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.81000, -78.63000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A letter carrier slipped on black ice while exiting a mail delivery vehicle. She fell and suffered a broken ankle.
Incident Summary
On December 31, 2020, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in ELMA, 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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