Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments

Name: Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments at U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, WHITEHALL PO
Start: 10/28/2019

1 hospitalization · 20191011207 · 10/28/2019 · U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, WHITEHALL PO

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Thigh(s)
Nature of injury: Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments

Cause

Event: Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet
Source: Porches, balconies, decks, patios
Secondary source: Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified

Employer

Name: U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, WHITEHALL PO
Location: 4102 Lee St, WHITEHALL, PENNSYLVANIA, 18052
NAICS: 491110
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was stepping off a porch when the employee fell to the ground, tearing the quadriceps in both knees. The employee was hospitalized and had surgery.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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