Fedex Freight, Inc.
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — DALLAS, TEXAS
| Employer | Fedex Freight, Inc. | Report ID | 2015074412 |
| Address | 12091 Forestgate Dr. | City, State ZIP | DALLAS, TEXAS 75234 |
| Event Date | July 7, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Skids, pallets |
| Secondary Source | Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.90000, -96.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was delivering aluminum to a customer. While he unstrapped the aluminum from the wall of the trailer, the pallet fell on his right foot, causing a fracture.
Incident Summary
On July 7, 2015, a worker at Fedex Freight, Inc. in DALLAS, TEXAS suffered fractures to the foot (feet), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with skids, pallets identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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