Untied States Postal Service
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — LATHAM, NEW YORK
| Employer | Untied States Postal Service | Report ID | 2021097972 |
| Address | 34 Avis Dr | City, State ZIP | LATHAM, NEW YORK 12110 |
| Event Date | September 16, 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 | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Boxes, crates, cartons | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.75000, -73.77000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was sorting mail. The employee tripped over a mail tote and fell, suffering a broken left knee.
Incident Summary
On September 16, 2021, a worker at Untied States Postal Service in LATHAM, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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