U.S. Postal Service
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Fractures — LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 2024087797 |
| Address | 9703 Newport Coast Circle | City, State ZIP | LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89147 |
| Event Date | August 23, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slip or trip | Source of Injury | Constructed surface irregularity |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.11000, -115.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was delivering mail when she tripped on an uneven sidewalk and fell forward onto the ground, hitting her right knee and the left side of her face. The employee was hospitalized with a fractured kneecap that required surgery.
Incident Summary
On August 23, 2024, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slip or trip, with constructed surface irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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