# Fractures at USPS
> OSHA SIR `20161110593` · 11/10/2016 · NEW CUMBERLAND, PENNSYLVANIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Knee(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall on same level due to slipping
- **Source:** Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
- **Secondary source:** Fruits, nuts, vegetables
## Employer
- **Name:** USPS
- **Location:** 318 Bridge St., NEW CUMBERLAND, PENNSYLVANIA, 17070
- **NAICS:** 491110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee finished loading a vehicle, turned to walk away, and stepped/slipped on a rotten banana peel. He fell forward onto his left knee and broke his kneecap.

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