U.S. Postal Service
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 2021064725 |
| Address | 314 Lennon Drive | City, State ZIP | WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28405 |
| Event Date | June 10, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Sidewalk, path, or outdoor walkway irregularity |
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.24000, -77.87000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped and fell while delivering mail, suffering a broken hip.
Incident Summary
On June 10, 2021, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with sidewalk, path, or outdoor walkway irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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