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Sprains

1 hospitalization · 2021021034 · 2/4/2021 · U.S. POSTAL SERVICE

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Ankle(s)
Nature of injury
Sprains

Cause

Event
Other fall to lower level, unspecified
Source
Delivery truck or van
Secondary source
Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified

Employer

Name
U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
Location
560 HUYLER STREET, SOUTH HACKENSACK, NEW JERSEY, 07606
NAICS
491110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was stepping down from a mail vehicle when they slipped and fell to the ground, resulting in a twisted ankle that required hospitalization and surgery.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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