United States Postal Service
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — CINCINNATI, OHIO
| Employer | United States Postal Service | Report ID | 2023010951 |
| Address | 4814 Whetsel Ave. | City, State ZIP | CINCINNATI, OHIO 45227 |
| Event Date | January 31, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Pelvis |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Ground, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.15000, -84.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was delivering mail when he slipped on snow and fell to the ground, resulting in a broken pelvic bone.
Incident Summary
On January 31, 2023, a worker at United States Postal Service in CINCINNATI, OHIO suffered fractures to the pelvis. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with ground, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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