United States Postal Service
Fall on same level, unspecified — Fractures — URBANA, OHIO
| Employer | United States Postal Service | Report ID | 2021020941 |
| Address | 741 Main St. | City, State ZIP | URBANA, OHIO 43078 |
| Event Date | February 2, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.11000, -83.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell on ice while delivering mail. The employee was hospitalized with a fractured left tibia.
Incident Summary
On February 2, 2021, a worker at United States Postal Service in URBANA, OHIO suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level, unspecified, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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