# Fractures at U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
> OSHA SIR `2015107300` · 10/1/2015 · VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **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:** At or Near 2905 Mars St., VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA, 23452
- **NAICS:** 491110
- **Jurisdiction:** 0
## Narrative

An employee slipped and fell while delivering mail. The employee's right ankle broke and required surgery.

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