U.S. Postal Service
Fall or jump from and struck by same vehicle in normal operation, roadway — Cuts, lacerations — MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 2023065816 |
| Address | 1921 Elvis Presley Blvd | City, State ZIP | MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE 38136 |
| Event Date | June 29, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Fall or jump from and struck by same vehicle in normal operation, roadway | Source of Injury | Industrial vehicle, material hauling and transport-powered, n.e.c |
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.09000, -90.01000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was driving a tug when they fell from the tug and subsequently struck by the tug. The employee sustained a laceration along the right calf.
Incident Summary
On June 29, 2023, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE suffered cuts, lacerations to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as fall or jump from and struck by same vehicle in normal operation, roadway, with industrial vehicle, material hauling and transport-powered, n.e.c identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 16 severe injury reports involving "Fall or jump from and struck by same vehicle in normal operation, roadway" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall or jump from and struck by same vehicle in normal operation, roadway injuries.
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