FEDEX GROUND
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
| Employer | FEDEX GROUND | Report ID | 2016087337 |
| Address | 12501 NE 40th Street | City, State ZIP | KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64161 |
| Event Date | August 8, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Packages, parcels |
| Secondary Source | Trailers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 492210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.16000, -94.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was unloading packages from a trailer. A package fell and struck the employee pushing her into a trailer flap. The employee was hospitalized with two rib fractures and a laceration to the left kidney.
Incident Summary
On August 8, 2016, a worker at FEDEX GROUND in KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with packages, parcels identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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