# Fractures at United States Postal Service
> OSHA SIR `2021087147` · 8/22/2021 · WASHINGTON, UTAH
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Hip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface
- **Source:** Sidewalk, path, or outdoor walkway irregularity
## Employer
- **Name:** United States Postal Service
- **Location:** 25 W Telegraph Street, WASHINGTON, UTAH, 84780
- **NAICS:** 491110
- **Jurisdiction:** 0
## Narrative

An employee tripped on uneven concrete while delivering a package. The employee fell, suffering compound hip fractures.

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