U.S. Postal Service
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — DETROIT, MICHIGAN
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 2022021571 |
| Address | 4241 Buena Vista | City, State ZIP | DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48238 |
| Event Date | February 17, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.38000, -83.13000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On February 17, 2022, a mail carrier had just delivered mail to a residence. The carrier's right foot slipped, due to rain and ice, and hit a brick flower pot; the carrier then fell and suffered two fractures to the right leg. The carrier was hospitalized, requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On February 17, 2022, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in DETROIT, MICHIGAN suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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