United States Postal Service
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — WEST CHAZY, NEW YORK
| Employer | United States Postal Service | Report ID | 20231110869 |
| Address | 1043 Slosson Rd. | City, State ZIP | WEST CHAZY, NEW YORK 12992 |
| Event Date | November 28, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.83000, -73.54000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee exited a mail delivery truck to pick up packages. She slipped on icy ground and fell, breaking her right leg in two places.
Incident Summary
On November 28, 2023, a worker at United States Postal Service in WEST CHAZY, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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