U.S. Postal Service
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Fractures — WEST SALEM, OHIO
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 20241211595 |
| Address | 7 South Main Street | City, State ZIP | WEST SALEM, OHIO 44287 |
| Event Date | December 15, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slip or trip | Source of Injury | Other constructed surface |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow, hail | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.97000, -82.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was delivering a parcel when they slipped on ice in the customer's driveway and fell. The employee sustained a fractured lower right leg.
Incident Summary
On December 15, 2024, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in WEST SALEM, OHIO suffered fractures to the lower leg(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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