U.S. Postal Service
Fall on same level n.e.c. — Fractures — POPLAR BLUFF, MISSOURI
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 20241211237 |
| Address | 430 Poplar St. | City, State ZIP | POPLAR BLUFF, MISSOURI 63901 |
| Event Date | December 5, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Rib(s), oblique area |
| Event Type | Fall on same level n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Other constructed surface |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.75000, -90.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee lost their balance while sorting packages and fell to the ground. The employee suffered broken ribs and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On December 5, 2024, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in POPLAR BLUFF, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the rib(s), oblique area. The incident was classified as fall on same level n.e.c., with other constructed surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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