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United States Postal Service

Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at United States Postal Service in HOUSTON, TEXAS
Employer United States Postal Service Report ID 2024064880
Address 2909 Rogerdale Road City, State ZIP HOUSTON, TEXAS 77042
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 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 29.72000, -95.55000

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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