# Fractures and dislocations at U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
> OSHA SIR `2016065269` · 6/14/2016 · UNIONTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Elbow(s) and arms(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures and dislocations
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall on same level, n.e.c.
- **Source:** Floor, n.e.c.
- **Secondary source:** Plant and industrial vehicle-nonpowered, n.e.c
## Employer
- **Name:** U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
- **Location:** 47 EAST FAYETTE STREET, UNIONTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA, 15401
- **NAICS:** 491110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

While transporting mail, an employee was struck by a hamper and fell over, breaking her arm and dislocating her elbow.

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