FedEx Freight

Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Fractures — OHATCHEE, ALABAMA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at FedEx Freight in OHATCHEE, ALABAMA
Employer FedEx Freight Report ID 2021021628
Address 301 Gilbert Ferry Rd City, State ZIP OHATCHEE, ALABAMA 36271
Event Date February 23, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Hand(s), unspecified
Event Type Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle Source of Injury Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck
Industry (NAICS) 484110 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 33.87000, -85.94000

Incident Narrative

An employee was closing a rolling trailer door. The employee's right hand slipped under the door, which closed on the hand, causing fractures.

Incident Summary

On February 23, 2021, a worker at FedEx Freight in OHATCHEE, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by swinging part of powered vehicle, with semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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