United States Postal Service

Struck by door, gate, window — Fractures — RICHMOND, VIRGINIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at United States Postal Service in RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
Employer United States Postal Service Report ID 20241110544
Address 5327 Chamberlayne Road City, State ZIP RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 23227
Event Date November 12, 2024 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Leg(s) unspecified
Event Type Struck by door, gate, window Source of Injury Doors rail mounted and garage
Secondary Source Secondary source not applicable
Industry (NAICS) 491110 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 37.60000, -77.44000

Incident Narrative

On November 12, 2024, an employee was unloading a truck when the station dock door came down and struck his leg. He was hospitalized with a broken leg.

Incident Summary

On November 12, 2024, a worker at United States Postal Service in RICHMOND, VIRGINIA suffered fractures to the leg(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by door, gate, window, with doors rail mounted and garage identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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