# Fractures at U.S. Postal Service
> OSHA SIR `2015010778` · 1/24/2015 · HEREFORD, PENNSYLVANIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Hip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall on same level, n.e.c.
- **Source:** Floor, unspecified
- **Secondary source:** Liquids, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** U.S. Postal Service
- **Location:** 43 Star Rd, HEREFORD, PENNSYLVANIA, 18056
- **NAICS:** 491110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee fell while unloading equipment from her vehicle.  The employee went to put the cart in the upward position after coming in from outside.  Her feet were wet and she fell back and broke her hip.

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