U.S. Postal Service
Fall, slip, trip unspecified — Multiple soft tissue injuries — DETROIT, MICHIGAN
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 20241211827 |
| Address | 16500 Joy Road | City, State ZIP | DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48228 |
| Event Date | December 23, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple soft tissue injuries | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall, slip, trip unspecified | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow, hail | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.35000, -83.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On December 23, 2024, an employee slipped on black ice on steps while delivering mail to a residence and fell. The employee sustained a dislocated and torn left knee.
Incident Summary
On December 23, 2024, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in DETROIT, MICHIGAN suffered multiple soft tissue injuries to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall, slip, trip unspecified, with stairs, steps identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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