The Best Postcards, LLC
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — CHESHIRE, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | The Best Postcards, LLC | Report ID | 2023021852 |
| Address | 30 Grandview Court | City, State ZIP | CHESHIRE, CONNECTICUT 06410 |
| Event Date | February 28, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Sidewalk, path, outdoor walkway-paved |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 511191 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.54000, -72.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking outside to his car when he slipped on ice/slush and fell on the sidewalk. The employee went to get up and fell again, resulting in a right ankle/foot fracture.
Incident Summary
On February 28, 2023, a worker at The Best Postcards, LLC in CHESHIRE, CONNECTICUT suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with sidewalk, path, outdoor walkway-paved identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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