Fedex Freight, Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — DAVIE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Fedex Freight, Inc. | Report ID | 2016054246 |
| Address | 4301 South University Drive | City, State ZIP | DAVIE, FLORIDA 33328 |
| Event Date | May 16, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Delivery truck or van |
| Industry (NAICS) | 484110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.06000, -80.25000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee making a delivery fell off the lift gate on the back of his truck, struck the ground below, and broke his lower right arm.
Incident Summary
On May 16, 2016, a worker at Fedex Freight, Inc. in DAVIE, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the forearm(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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