United States Postal Service
Contact with objects and equipment, unspecified — Bruises, contusions — RICHMOND, INDIANA
| Employer | United States Postal Service | Report ID | 2022032807 |
| Address | 400 North A Street | City, State ZIP | RICHMOND, INDIANA 47374 |
| Event Date | March 29, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Contact with objects and equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Manlifts |
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.83000, -84.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was helping lower a manlift. The manlift's arm struck his lower left leg as it came down, causing contusions.
Incident Summary
On March 29, 2022, a worker at United States Postal Service in RICHMOND, INDIANA suffered bruises, contusions to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as contact with objects and equipment, unspecified, with manlifts identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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