U.S. Postal Service
Struck by falling object unspecified — Fractures — TULSA, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 2024109303 |
| Address | 2132 S. 91st E. Avenue | City, State ZIP | TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74141 |
| Event Date | October 5, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet) and ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object unspecified | Source of Injury | Shipping containers |
| Secondary Source | Source, secondary source unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.13000, -95.87000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was unloading a postal truck when an over-the-road transport container fell on their foot/ankle, fracturing the foot/ankle.
Incident Summary
On October 5, 2024, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in TULSA, OKLAHOMA suffered fractures to the foot (feet) and ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object unspecified, with shipping containers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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