U. S. Postal Service
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Fractures — PORTLAND, OREGON
| Employer | U. S. Postal Service | Report ID | 2024010449 |
| Address | 4701 SE 86th ct | City, State ZIP | PORTLAND, OREGON 97218 |
| Event Date | January 16, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Rib(s), oblique area |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slip or trip | Source of Injury | Other constructed surface |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow, hail | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 45.48000, -122.57000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking on a driveway to deliver mail when they slipped and fell on icy concrete, resulting in three right rib fractures.
Incident Summary
On January 16, 2024, a worker at U. S. Postal Service in PORTLAND, OREGON suffered fractures to the rib(s), oblique area. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slip or trip, with other constructed surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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