U.S. Postal Service
Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified — Fractures — ORLANDO, FLORIDA
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 2021021633 |
| Address | 3803 Oceida Drive | City, State ZIP | ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32837 |
| Event Date | February 23, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.34000, -81.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On February 23, 2021, an employee who was making deliveries got out of his vehicle, tripped, and fell to the ground, resulting in a fractured right arm that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On February 23, 2021, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in ORLANDO, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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