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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2016099150 · 9/28/2016 · United States 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 tripping over an object
Source
Parking lot, unspecified
Secondary source
Wire, cables-nonelectrical

Employer

Name
United States Postal Service
Location
West Berry Station, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77035
NAICS
491110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

While clearing leaves in the back parking lot, an employee tripped on a telephone line that was close to the ground, breaking her right ankle. She was hospitalized for surgery.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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