U.S Postal Service
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Fractures — LINDENHURST, NEW YORK
| Employer | U.S Postal Service | Report ID | 20241211971 |
| Address | 65 East Hoffman Avenue | City, State ZIP | LINDENHURST, NEW YORK 11757 |
| Event Date | December 31, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Rib(s), oblique area |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slip or trip | Source of Injury | Other constructed surface |
| Secondary Source | Buckets, baskets, pails | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.68000, -73.37000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped over a bucket and fell onto a metal cart. The employee sustained four broken ribs.
Incident Summary
On December 31, 2024, a worker at U.S Postal Service in LINDENHURST, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the rib(s), oblique area. 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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