U.S. Postal Service
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — HOOKSETT, NEW HAMPSHIRE
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 2022021828 |
| Address | 1328 Hooksett Road | City, State ZIP | HOOKSETT, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03106 |
| Event Date | February 26, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| 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 | 43.05000, -71.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell on ice and suffered a broken ankle. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On February 26, 2022, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in HOOKSETT, NEW HAMPSHIRE suffered fractures to the ankle(s). 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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