United States Postal Service
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Fractures — DAYTON, OHIO
| Employer | United States Postal Service | Report ID | 2024076708 |
| Address | 1707 Ohmer Street | City, State ZIP | DAYTON, OHIO 45410 |
| Event Date | July 23, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Arm(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slip or trip | Source of Injury | Other constructed surface |
| Secondary Source | Parking blocks or barriers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.74000, -84.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While performing a route inspection, an employee tripped over a parking block and fell, breaking their right arm.
Incident Summary
On July 23, 2024, a worker at United States Postal Service in DAYTON, OHIO suffered fractures to the arm(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slip or trip, with other constructed surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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