# Fractures at U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
> OSHA SIR `2015020544` · 2/18/2015 · BRISTOL, VIRGINIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Ankle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall on same level due to slipping
- **Source:** Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
- **Secondary source:** Ice, sleet, snow
## Employer
- **Name:** U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
- **Location:** 911 New Hampshire, BRISTOL, VIRGINIA, 24201
- **NAICS:** 491110
- **Jurisdiction:** 0
## Narrative

Employee on mail route slipped on ice, fell and broke the right ankle and leg below the knee.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*