# Fractures at U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
> OSHA SIR `2015063614` · 6/11/2015 · DES MOINES, IOWA
## 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
## Employer
- **Name:** U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
- **Location:** 922 Creston, DES MOINES, IOWA, 50315
- **NAICS:** 491110
- **Jurisdiction:** 0
## Narrative

An employee at South Des Moines Station fell while delivering mail. He was walking down a slight grade when he slipped and fell on his ankle, breaking it in two places. He required surgery.

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