U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA
| Employer | U.S. POSTAL SERVICE | Report ID | 2023076320 |
| Address | 2501 Rydin Rd | City, State ZIP | RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA 94850 |
| Event Date | July 16, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Strapping | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | 1686685 |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.90000, -122.31000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was checking bulk mail containers when they tripped over a strap and fell to the floor, resulting in a hip fracture.
Incident Summary
On July 16, 2023, a worker at U.S. POSTAL SERVICE in RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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