Fedex Freight
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — LEWISVILLE, TEXAS
| Employer | Fedex Freight | Report ID | 2017087343 |
| Address | 597 Bennett Lane | City, State ZIP | LEWISVILLE, TEXAS 75057 |
| Event Date | August 2, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Water | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 488510 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.03000, -96.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee had been washing the windshield of his truck while standing at ground level, when he slipped on water and fell, breaking the right femur.
Incident Summary
On August 2, 2017, a worker at Fedex Freight in LEWISVILLE, TEXAS suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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