U.S. Postal Service
Fall on same level due to tripping over self — Concussions — 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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