FedEx Ground
Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified — Fractures — GROVE CITY, OHIO
| Employer | FedEx Ground | Report ID | 20181010453 |
| Address | 6120 South Meadows Drive | City, State ZIP | GROVE CITY, OHIO 43123 |
| Event Date | October 9, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified | Source of Injury | Floor, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 484110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.83000, -83.08000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On October 9, 2018, an employee was preparing to unload packages from a trailer when the employee tripped and fell into the wheel well of the trailer, suffering a broken lower leg. The employee was hospitalized and had surgery.
Incident Summary
On October 9, 2018, a worker at FedEx Ground in GROVE CITY, OHIO suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified, with floor, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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