U.S. Postal Service
Fall on same level unspecified — Spinal cord injuries, paralysis unspecified — GROTON, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 2024010760 |
| Address | 80 Boston Road | City, State ZIP | GROTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01450 |
| Event Date | January 24, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Spinal cord injuries, paralysis unspecified | Body Part | Exterior and musculoskeletal structures of the neck |
| Event Type | Fall on same level unspecified | Source of Injury | Other constructed surface |
| Secondary Source | Source, secondary source unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.59000, -71.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working at the service window when they fell and struck their head resulting in a spinal injury that required surgery and hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On January 24, 2024, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in GROTON, MASSACHUSETTS suffered spinal cord injuries, paralysis unspecified to the exterior and musculoskeletal structures of the neck. The incident was classified as fall on same level unspecified, with other constructed surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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