U.S. POSTAL SERVICE - MLS P&DC
Fall or jump from and struck by same vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway — Fractures — SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
| Employer | U.S. POSTAL SERVICE - MLS P&DC | Report ID | 2021031927 |
| Address | 11251 RANCHO CARMEL DRIVE | City, State ZIP | SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92199 |
| Event Date | March 3, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall or jump from and struck by same vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway | Source of Injury | Industrial vehicle, material hauling and transport-powered, n.e.c |
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | 1519238 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.98000, -117.08000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was collecting mail in the plant using a tow tractor when they lost control and fell from the vehicle. The employee's left ankle and foot were caught between the tractor and a guardrail in the facility resulting in a fractured ankle.
Incident Summary
On March 3, 2021, a worker at U.S. POSTAL SERVICE - MLS P&DC in SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall or jump from and struck by same vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway, with industrial vehicle, material hauling and transport-powered, n.e.c identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 194 severe injury reports involving "Fall or jump from and struck by same vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall or jump from and struck by same vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway injuries.
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