U.S. Postal Service
Fall on same level n.e.c. — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified — JAMAICA, NEW YORK
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 2025010467 |
| Address | John F. Kennedy International Airport, Building 250, North Boundary Road | City, State ZIP | JAMAICA, NEW YORK 11432 |
| Event Date | January 14, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Other constructed surface |
| Secondary Source | Utility carts, hand trucks, dollies | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.71000, -73.79000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was struck from behind by a mail carrying unit, causing her to fall onto her right knee and sustain in a knee injury.
Incident Summary
On January 14, 2025, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in JAMAICA, NEW YORK suffered traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level n.e.c., with other constructed surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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