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United States Postal Service

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — AMARILLO, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at United States Postal Service in AMARILLO, TEXAS
Employer United States Postal Service Report ID 2021076108
Address 11 Kendal Road City, State ZIP AMARILLO, TEXAS 79124
Event Date July 24, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Knee(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Ground, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Boulders
Industry (NAICS) 491110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 35.25000, -101.95000

Incident Narrative

An employee was delivering a package to a residence when he tripped over a large boulder in the yard, resulting in a fractured left knee.

Incident Summary

On July 24, 2021, a worker at United States Postal Service in AMARILLO, TEXAS suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with ground, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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