United States Postal Service
Slip, trip, stumble while stepping between levels — Fractures — OGALLALA, NEBRASKA
| Employer | United States Postal Service | Report ID | 2024010075 |
| Address | 405 West R Street | City, State ZIP | OGALLALA, NEBRASKA 69153 |
| Event Date | January 4, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Slip, trip, stumble while stepping between levels | Source of Injury | Other constructed surface |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow, hail | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.12000, -101.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A mail carrier slipped on ice while stepping from the edge of a driveway onto a road. He fell to the ground and suffered a fracture to his lower leg. He was hospitalized, requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On January 4, 2024, a worker at United States Postal Service in OGALLALA, NEBRASKA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as slip, trip, stumble while stepping between levels, with other constructed surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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