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U.S. Postal Service

Fall on same level, unspecified — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — OZONE PARK, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at U.S. Postal Service in OZONE PARK, NEW YORK
Employer U.S. Postal Service Report ID 2023043286
Address 139-14 WhiteLaw Street City, State ZIP OZONE PARK, NEW YORK 11417
Event Date April 13, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Intracranial injuries, unspecified Body Part Brain
Event Type Fall on same level, unspecified Source of Injury Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 491110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.67000, -73.84000

Incident Narrative

An employee was on his route delivering mail when he fell to the ground and struck his head, resulting in a head injury.

Incident Summary

On April 13, 2023, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in OZONE PARK, NEW YORK suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as fall on same level, unspecified, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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