United States Postal Service
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Bruises, contusions — ASHLEY, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | United States Postal Service | Report ID | 2023075902 |
| Address | 7 Charles Street | City, State ZIP | ASHLEY, PENNSYLVANIA 18706 |
| Event Date | July 3, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Head, unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Porches, balconies, decks, patios |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.21000, -75.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was delivering mail to a residence when they fell off the porch and struck their head on the ground. The employee sustained a contusion and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On July 3, 2023, a worker at United States Postal Service in ASHLEY, PENNSYLVANIA suffered bruises, contusions to the head, unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with porches, balconies, decks, patios identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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