United Parcel Service, Inc.
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | United Parcel Service, Inc. | Report ID | 2023010712 |
| Address | 351 W Cargo Way | City, State ZIP | MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN 53207 |
| Event Date | January 23, 2023 | 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 |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561431 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.97000, -87.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was observing a de-icing task when they slipped on ice and fell, fracturing his left ankle.
Incident Summary
On January 23, 2023, a worker at United Parcel Service, Inc. in MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN 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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