# Fractures at U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
> OSHA SIR `2015020851` · 2/27/2015 · DALTON, MASSACHUSETTS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Ankle(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall on same level due to slipping
- **Source:** Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
- **Secondary source:** Ice, sleet, snow
## Employer
- **Name:** U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
- **Location:** 103 John St, DALTON, MASSACHUSETTS, 01226
- **NAICS:** 491110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

Mail carrier slipped on ice and fell breaking her left ankle. She was wearing spiked shoes at the time of the incident

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