U.S. Postal Service
Slip, trip, stumble while stepping between levels — Fractures — MAXWELTON, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 2024043659 |
| Address | 16387 Seneca Trail North | City, State ZIP | MAXWELTON, WEST VIRGINIA 24957 |
| Event Date | April 26, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Slip, trip, stumble while stepping between levels | Source of Injury | Curbs |
| Secondary Source | Loading docks, dock plates | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.86000, -80.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was stepping onto the dock platform when she tripped on a curb and fell onto the platform, fracturing her left femur above the knee.
Incident Summary
On April 26, 2024, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in MAXWELTON, WEST VIRGINIA suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as slip, trip, stumble while stepping between levels, with curbs identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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