United Parcel Service

Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Fractures — HORSHAM, Pennsylvania

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at United Parcel Service in HORSHAM, Pennsylvania
Employer United Parcel Service
Address 700 Blair Mill Roiad
City, State ZIP HORSHAM, Pennsylvania 19044
Report ID 2022043681
Event Date April 28, 2022
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Hip(s)
Event Type Fall on same level, n.e.c.
Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 492110
GPS Coordinates 40.16000, -75.14000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was picking up cardboard from the floor. He lost his balance and fell on his knee, then landed on his hip. His hip was broken.

Incident Summary

On April 28, 2022, a worker at United Parcel Service in HORSHAM, Pennsylvania suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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