U.S. Postal Service
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — BARRE, VERMONT
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 2021032436 |
| Address | 3 South Main St. | City, State ZIP | BARRE, VERMONT 05641 |
| Event Date | March 22, 2021 | 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 | 44.19000, -72.50000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A postal carrier slipped on ice and fell while walking to their vehicle. The employee suffered a broken ankle and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On March 22, 2021, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in BARRE, VERMONT 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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