# Fractures at U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
> OSHA SIR `2020011008` · 1/30/2020 · KENT, WASHINGTON
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Hip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs
- **Source:** Stairs, steps, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
- **Location:** 10612 SE 240TH ST, KENT, WASHINGTON, 98031
- **NAICS:** 491110
- **Jurisdiction:** 0
## Narrative

An employee tripped and fell on stairs while delivering mail. The employee was hospitalized for a right hip fracture.

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