USPS Michigan Metroplex P&DC
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures and surface, flesh wounds — PONTIAC, MICHIGAN
| Employer | USPS Michigan Metroplex P&DC | Report ID | 2024054086 |
| Address | 711 North Glenwood Avenue | City, State ZIP | PONTIAC, MICHIGAN 48340 |
| Event Date | May 9, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and surface, flesh wounds | Body Part | Head and extremities |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Other constructed surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.65000, -83.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on an 8-foot step ladder running network cable over the ceiling tiles in an office. He lost his balance and fell to the floor, sustaining a fracture to his right wrist and a small cut over his right eye that required stiches.
Incident Summary
On May 9, 2024, a worker at USPS Michigan Metroplex P&DC in PONTIAC, MICHIGAN suffered fractures and surface, flesh wounds to the head and extremities. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 557 severe injury reports involving "Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet injuries.
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