U.S. Postal Service
Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs — Fractures — JACKSON, TENNESSEE
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 2021032021 |
| Address | 161 W University Pkwy | City, State ZIP | JACKSON, TENNESSEE 38303 |
| Event Date | March 8, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs | Source of Injury | Curbs |
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.69000, -88.83000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A mail carrier tripped over a curb and fell on pavement, resulting in a fractured right hip.
Incident Summary
On March 8, 2021, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in JACKSON, TENNESSEE suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs, with curbs identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 218 severe injury reports involving "Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs injuries.
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