U.S. Postal Service
Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Sprains, strains, tears, unspecified — JAMAICA, NEW YORK
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 2021108935 |
| Address | Building #250 | City, State ZIP | JAMAICA, NEW YORK 11430 |
| Event Date | October 16, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Sprains, strains, tears, unspecified | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Overexertion in lifting-single episode | Source of Injury | Bags, sacks |
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.65000, -73.79000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was lifting a mail bag when they suffered a strained or sprained right arm.
Incident Summary
On October 16, 2021, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in JAMAICA, NEW YORK suffered sprains, strains, tears, unspecified to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as overexertion in lifting-single episode, with bags, sacks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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