# Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments at U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, WHITEHALL PO
> OSHA SIR `20191011207` · 10/28/2019 · WHITEHALL, PENNSYLVANIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Thigh(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments
## Cause
- **Event:** Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet
- **Source:** Porches, balconies, decks, patios
- **Secondary source:** Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, WHITEHALL PO
- **Location:** 4102 Lee St, WHITEHALL, PENNSYLVANIA, 18052
- **NAICS:** 491110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was stepping off a porch when the employee fell to the ground, tearing the quadriceps in both knees. The employee was hospitalized and had surgery.

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