U.S. Postal Service
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Fractures — SPRINGDALE, ARKANSAS
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 20241211956 |
| Address | 2811 Springdale Ave | City, State ZIP | SPRINGDALE, ARKANSAS 72764 |
| Event Date | December 30, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip joint(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slip or trip | Source of Injury | Porches, balconies, decks |
| Secondary Source | Other tools, instruments, equipment n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.17000, -94.16000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On December 30, 2024, an employee was delivering mail when they tripped on a dog leash and fell to the concrete front porch. The employee sustained a fractured hip.
Incident Summary
On December 30, 2024, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in SPRINGDALE, ARKANSAS suffered fractures to the hip joint(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slip or trip, with porches, balconies, decks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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