US Postal Service
Fall on same level due to slipping — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — AMARILLO, TEXAS
| Employer | US Postal Service | Report ID | 2023021573 |
| Address | 3505 Bowie St. | City, State ZIP | AMARILLO, TEXAS 79109 |
| Event Date | February 17, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.17000, -101.85000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was delivering mail when they slipped on ice and fell to the ground, resulting in a head injury.
Incident Summary
On February 17, 2023, a worker at US Postal Service in AMARILLO, TEXAS suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. 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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