United States Postal Service
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. - Fractures - HOUSTON, Texas
| Employer | United States Postal Service |
| Address | 2909 Rogerdale Road |
| City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, Texas 77042 |
| Report ID | 2024064880 |
| Event Date | June 3, 2024 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures |
| Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Boxes, crates, cartons |
| Secondary Source | Non-riding pallet jack |
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.72000, -95.55000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was using a pallet jack to move and handle a large gaylord box filled with heavy parcels. The box tilted and fell on the employee, causing her to fall to the ground and twist her left ankle. The employee's ankle was fractured and required hospitalization and surgery.
Incident Summary
On June 3, 2024, a worker at United States Postal Service in HOUSTON, Texas suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with boxes, crates, cartons identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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