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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2015063614 · 6/11/2015 · U.S. POSTAL SERVICE

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Ankle(s)
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Fall on same level due to slipping
Source
Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified

Employer

Name
U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
Location
922 Creston, DES MOINES, IOWA, 50315
NAICS
491110
Jurisdiction
0

Narrative

An employee at South Des Moines Station fell while delivering mail. He was walking down a slight grade when he slipped and fell on his ankle, breaking it in two places. He required surgery.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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