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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2024064880 · 6/3/2024 · United States Postal Service

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Struck by other falling object n.e.c.
Source
Boxes, crates, cartons
Secondary source
Non-riding pallet jack

Employer

Name
United States Postal Service
Location
2909 Rogerdale Road, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77042
NAICS
491110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a pallet jack to move and handle a large gaylord box filled with heavy parcels. The box tilted and fell on the employee, causing her to fall to the ground and twist her left ankle. The employee's ankle was fractured and required hospitalization and surgery.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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