United States Postal Service
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Sprains, strains, tears unspecified — OMAHA, NEBRASKA
| Employer | United States Postal Service | Report ID | 20241211434 |
| Address | 3202 L Street | City, State ZIP | OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68107 |
| Event Date | December 10, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Sprains, strains, tears unspecified | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slip or trip | Source of Injury | Other constructed surface |
| Secondary Source | Paint, lacquer, shellac, varnish | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.21000, -95.96000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped on a wet yellow parking strip in a parking lot. He fell backward onto the pavement and was hospitalized with torn quadriceps in both legs.
Incident Summary
On December 10, 2024, a worker at United States Postal Service in OMAHA, NEBRASKA suffered sprains, strains, tears unspecified to the thigh(s). 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.
Context
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