5015 FedEx Hub
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Bruises, contusions — NORTHBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | 5015 FedEx Hub | Report ID | 20161211384 |
| Address | 1 Beeman Rd | City, State ZIP | NORTHBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS 01532 |
| Event Date | December 6, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Head, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Containers-nonpressurized, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Trailers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.31000, -71.60000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was unloading packages from a trailer with a coworker when the coworker accidentally dislodged a package that made contact with the employee's head. He suffered a head contusion and required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On December 6, 2016, a worker at 5015 FedEx Hub in NORTHBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS suffered bruises, contusions to the head, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with containers-nonpressurized, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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