U.S. Postal Service
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — PALMYRA, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 2022021620 |
| Address | 400 South Lincoln Street | City, State ZIP | PALMYRA, PENNSYLVANIA 17078 |
| Event Date | February 19, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Sidewalks, paths, outdoor walkways, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.30000, -76.58000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee stepped down off a customer's porch and turned a corner when he slipped on ice and fell on his side, resulting in five broken ribs.
Incident Summary
On February 19, 2022, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in PALMYRA, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with sidewalks, paths, outdoor walkways, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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