United States Postal Service
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Fractures — SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
| Employer | United States Postal Service | Report ID | 2025032458 |
| Address | 1795 W 2100 S | City, State ZIP | SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84199 |
| Event Date | March 14, 2025 | 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 | Other constructed surface |
| Secondary Source | Structural barriers n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.72000, -111.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was performing janitorial duties and carrying bathroom supplies when he slipped on a guardrail mounting post and fell on his side. The employee's hip was fractured and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On March 14, 2025, a worker at United States Postal Service in SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH suffered fractures to the hip joint(s). 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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