United States Postal Service
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Fractures — FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | United States Postal Service | Report ID | 2024010506 |
| Address | 15 Wall Street | City, State ZIP | FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS 02035 |
| Event Date | January 17, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Trunk and other upper extremities |
| 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 | 42.06000, -71.24000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On January 16, 2024, an employee was treating an icy area with rock salt. He slipped on the ice, fell to the ground, and suffered broken ribs and a broken collarbone (both on the right side).
Incident Summary
On January 17, 2024, a worker at United States Postal Service in FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS suffered fractures to the trunk and other upper extremities. 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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