# Dislocation of joints at United States Postal Service
> OSHA SIR `2019033018` · 3/22/2019 · DALLAS, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Knee(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Dislocation of joints
## Cause
- **Event:** Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet
- **Source:** Curbs
- **Secondary source:** Street, road, driveway-paved
## Employer
- **Name:** United States Postal Service
- **Location:** 400 North Ervay Street, DALLAS, TEXAS, 75201
- **NAICS:** 491110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee fell from the curb while crossing the street and hit their knee on the ground. The employee suffered a dislocated right knee.

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