U.S. Postal Service
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — WILLOUGHBY, OHIO
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 2022032789 |
| Address | 4040 Erie St. | City, State ZIP | WILLOUGHBY, OHIO 44094 |
| Event Date | March 29, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Street, road, or driveway irregularity |
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.64000, -81.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On March 29, 2022, an employee fell on an uneven asphalt driveway while delivering mail. The employee suffered a broken right hip that required surgery.
Incident Summary
On March 29, 2022, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in WILLOUGHBY, OHIO suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with street, road, or driveway irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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