U.S. Postal Service

Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries — ACWORTH, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at U.S. Postal Service in ACWORTH, GEORGIA
Employer U.S. Postal Service Report ID 2024098382
Address 4200 McEver Industrial Dr. NW City, State ZIP ACWORTH, GEORGIA 30101
Event Date September 9, 2024 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries Body Part Multiple trunk locations
Event Type Fall on same level due to slip or trip Source of Injury Other constructed surface
Secondary Source Non-riding pallet jack
Industry (NAICS) 491110 Inspection # 1776055
GPS Coordinates 34.05000, -84.65000

Incident Narrative

On September 9, 2024, a postal carrier was unloading mail into a power jack and transporting it into the building. While pulling the equipment into the building, the employee tripped over the power jack, resulting in three broken ribs and a bruised lung.

Incident Summary

On September 9, 2024, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in ACWORTH, GEORGIA suffered multiple severe wounds and internal injuries to the multiple trunk locations. 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.

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