FedEx
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — IRVING, TEXAS
| Employer | FedEx | Report ID | 2017010503 |
| Address | 3001 N. Airfield Drive | City, State ZIP | IRVING, TEXAS 75061 |
| Event Date | January 18, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Airport utility vehicle-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 492110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.91000, -97.01000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on a ramp near the planes when he climbed on a loader and his foot slipped. He lost his balance and fell approximately 8 feet to ground, breaking his right ankle.
Incident Summary
On January 18, 2017, a worker at FedEx in IRVING, TEXAS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with airport utility vehicle-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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