FedEx Freight
Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — FAIRLESS HILLS, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | FedEx Freight | Report ID | 2021053681 |
| Address | 400 Gamesa Dr | City, State ZIP | FAIRLESS HILLS, PENNSYLVANIA 19030 |
| Event Date | May 4, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Overexertion in lifting-single episode | Source of Injury | Boxes, crates, cartons |
| Industry (NAICS) | 492110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.15000, -74.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee developed chest pain while lifting heavy boxes. The employee was hospitalized due to a pneumothorax.
Incident Summary
On May 4, 2021, a worker at FedEx Freight in FAIRLESS HILLS, PENNSYLVANIA suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as overexertion in lifting-single episode, with boxes, crates, cartons identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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