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Damage to replaced joints

1 hospitalization · 2024109397 · 10/8/2024 · U.S. Postal Service

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Knee(s)
Nature of injury
Damage to replaced joints

Cause

Event
Fall on same level due to slip or trip
Source
Loading docks, dock plates
Secondary source
Constructed surface irregularity

Employer

Name
U.S. Postal Service
Location
220 Old Gray Station Road, GRAY, TENNESSEE, 37615
NAICS
491110
Jurisdiction
0

Narrative

An employee was walking to his car when he tripped over a board that was secured to the floor of the dock area. His left knee struck the cement dock. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery to repair a broken knee.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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