United Parcel Service, Inc
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — FRESH MEADOWS, NEW YORK
| Employer | United Parcel Service, Inc | Report ID | 20221210762 |
| Address | 13637 71ST ROAD | City, State ZIP | FRESH MEADOWS, NEW YORK 11366 |
| Event Date | December 12, 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 |
| Industry (NAICS) | 481112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.72000, -73.82000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking back to her car after completing a delivery when she slipped and fell on a metal surface near the customer's door. She sustained an ankle fracture.
Incident Summary
On December 12, 2022, a worker at United Parcel Service, Inc in FRESH MEADOWS, NEW YORK 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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