USPS
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified — PLANO, TEXAS
| Employer | USPS | Report ID | 20241211644 |
| Address | 3400 Coit | City, State ZIP | PLANO, TEXAS 75075 |
| Event Date | December 17, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified | Body Part | Leg(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Nonpressurized containers unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Utility carts, hand trucks, dollies | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.04000, -96.76000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were pushing hampers full of mail to a mail truck. The injured employee was struck in the leg by a wire container that fell out of the other employee's hamper, resulting in a tendon injury.
Incident Summary
On December 17, 2024, a worker at USPS in PLANO, TEXAS suffered traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified to the leg(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with nonpressurized containers unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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