U.S. Postal Service
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — SEMINOLE, FLORIDA
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 20231211289 |
| Address | 2534 21st Place | City, State ZIP | SEMINOLE, FLORIDA 33772 |
| Event Date | December 11, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Sidewalk, path, or outdoor walkway irregularity |
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.84000, -82.79000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking to a customer's door to deliver a package when they tripped on uneven pavement and fell to the ground. The employee sustained a hip fracture.
Incident Summary
On December 11, 2023, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in SEMINOLE, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with sidewalk, path, or outdoor walkway irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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