United States Postal Service
Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Fractures — CHARDON, OHIO
| Employer | United States Postal Service | Report ID | 20231211671 |
| Address | 150 Center Street | City, State ZIP | CHARDON, OHIO 44024 |
| Event Date | December 27, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.58000, -81.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On December 27, 2023, an employee was delivering mail to an apartment complex when their knee gave out and they fell to the ground. The employee was hospitalized with a left tibia fracture.
Incident Summary
On December 27, 2023, a worker at United States Postal Service in CHARDON, OHIO suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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