U.S. Postal Service
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Intracranial injuries unspecified — BELTSVILLE, MARYLAND
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 2024010899 |
| Address | 113 54 Evans Trails | City, State ZIP | BELTSVILLE, MARYLAND 20705 |
| Event Date | January 29, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slip or trip | Source of Injury | Other constructed surface |
| Secondary Source | Source, secondary source unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.04000, -76.93000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped and fell through a glass door while delivering packages. The employee suffered broken ribs, lacerations, and a head injury.
Incident Summary
On January 29, 2024, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in BELTSVILLE, MARYLAND suffered intracranial injuries unspecified to the brain. 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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