United States Postal Service
Other fall to lower level unspecified — Fractures — FAIRBORN, OHIO
| Employer | United States Postal Service | Report ID | 2025021616 |
| Address | 67 West Hebble Avenue | City, State ZIP | FAIRBORN, OHIO 45324 |
| Event Date | February 18, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level unspecified | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow, hail | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.82000, -84.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was delivering mail to a residence when they slipped on ice and fell down a set of cement steps. The employee was hospitalized with a broken ankle.
Incident Summary
On February 18, 2025, a worker at United States Postal Service in FAIRBORN, OHIO suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level unspecified, with stairs, steps identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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