Fedex Ground Package Systems, Inc.
Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area — Fractures — ELLENWOOD, GEORGIA
| Employer | Fedex Ground Package Systems, Inc. | Report ID | 2016098308 |
| Address | 4665 SOUTH PARK BLVD. | City, State ZIP | ELLENWOOD, GEORGIA 30294 |
| Event Date | September 2, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet), unspecified |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area | Source of Injury | Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck |
| Industry (NAICS) | 492110 | Inspection # | 1176639 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.62000, -84.29000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking in the yard when another employee driving a tractor trailer backed up over his foot fracturing it.
Incident Summary
On September 2, 2016, a worker at Fedex Ground Package Systems, Inc. in ELLENWOOD, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the foot (feet), unspecified. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area, with semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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