FedEx Freight
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. — IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO
| Employer | FedEx Freight | Report ID | 2016032297 |
| Address | 2087 Federal Way | City, State ZIP | IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO 83404 |
| Event Date | March 16, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Delivery truck or van |
| Industry (NAICS) | 488510 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.51000, -112.06000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on his last delivery. As he entered his trailer, the cables on the door broke and struck him on the head. He fell out of the trailer, and the door caught his ankle. He suffered a blood clot and required foot/ankle surgery.
Incident Summary
On March 16, 2016, a worker at FedEx Freight in IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with delivery truck or van identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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