U.S. Postal Service
Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — BROOKLYN, NEW YORK
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 2021065233 |
| Address | 1050 Forbell Street, Room 2015.2 | City, State ZIP | BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11256 |
| Event Date | June 27, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.66000, -73.86000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped and fell, hitting their head on a skid. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On June 27, 2021, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in BROOKLYN, NEW YORK suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. 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.
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