United States Postal Service
Fall on same level, unspecified — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — MADISON, WISCONSIN
| Employer | United States Postal Service | Report ID | 2022021877 |
| Address | 601 Sawyer Terrace | City, State ZIP | MADISON, WISCONSIN 53705 |
| Event Date | February 28, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.07000, -89.45000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell while delivering mail. He suffered broken ribs and a collapsed lung and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On February 28, 2022, a worker at United States Postal Service in MADISON, WISCONSIN suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall on same level, unspecified, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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