# Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury at USPS
> OSHA SIR `2018032982` · 3/27/2018 · MOUNT OLIVER, PENNSYLVANIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Neck and back
- **Nature of injury:** Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment
- **Source:** Porches, balconies, decks, patios
## Employer
- **Name:** USPS
- **Location:** 232 Seward Street, MOUNT OLIVER, PENNSYLVANIA, 15210
- **NAICS:** 491110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was on a porch delivering mail to a residence when a portion of the porch gave way. Debris from the porch struck the employee, causing back and neck injuries.

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