U.S. Postal Service
Slip, trip, stumble while stepping between levels — Intracranial injuries unspecified — PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 2024032252 |
| Address | 230 Ruxton Street | City, State ZIP | PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15211 |
| Event Date | March 13, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Slip, trip, stumble while stepping between levels | Source of Injury | Other constructed surface |
| Secondary Source | Source, secondary source unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.42000, -80.00000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was delivering mail when he tripped and fell, striking his head on the cement cap on a front porch. This resulted in head injuries requiring surgery and hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On March 13, 2024, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA suffered intracranial injuries unspecified to the brain. 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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