FEDEX GROUND
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — ELLENWOOD, GEORGIA
| Employer | FEDEX GROUND | Report ID | 2017088244 |
| Address | 4665 SOUTHPARK BLVD | City, State ZIP | ELLENWOOD, GEORGIA 30294 |
| Event Date | August 27, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Cabinets, cases-display, storage |
| Industry (NAICS) | 484110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.62000, -84.29000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing electrical parts from a metal cabinet for salvaging when the cabinet fell and struck the employee, breaking the tibia.
Incident Summary
On August 27, 2017, a worker at FEDEX GROUND in ELLENWOOD, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with cabinets, cases-display, storage identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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