U.S. Postal Service

Fall on same level due to tripping over self — Concussions — MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at U.S. Postal Service in MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE
Employer U.S. Postal Service Report ID 20231211091
Address 193 East Mitchell Road City, State ZIP MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE 38109
Event Date December 5, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Concussions Body Part Brain
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over self Source of Injury Parking lot-paved
Industry (NAICS) 491110 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 35.05000, -90.05000

Incident Narrative

An employee was loading a vehicle for mail delivery when she turned, tripped, and fell in the parking lot. The employee struck their head on the pavement and suffered a concussion.

Incident Summary

On December 5, 2023, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over self, with parking lot-paved identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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