FedEx Smartpost
Fall on same level, unspecified — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — CLINTON, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | FedEx Smartpost | Report ID | 2015064168 |
| Address | 2291 Sweeny Drive | City, State ZIP | CLINTON, PENNSYLVANIA 15026 |
| Event Date | June 29, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Rope, twine, string | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 492110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.51000, -80.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell backwards and struck his head while positioning a pallet with a rope that let loose. He was hospitalized as a result of his head injury.
Incident Summary
On June 29, 2015, a worker at FedEx Smartpost in CLINTON, PENNSYLVANIA suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as fall on same level, unspecified, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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