FedEx
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified — Bruises, contusions — BRIDGEPORT, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | FedEx | Report ID | 2018087999 |
| Address | 601 River Rd. | City, State ZIP | BRIDGEPORT, PENNSYLVANIA 19405 |
| Event Date | August 6, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Groin |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Packages, parcels |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561431 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.09000, -75.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was sorting mail packages when a 10-pound package struck his groin, causing a contusion that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On August 6, 2018, a worker at FedEx in BRIDGEPORT, PENNSYLVANIA suffered bruises, contusions to the groin. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with packages, parcels identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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