FedEx Freight
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — FLOWER MOUND, TEXAS
| Employer | FedEx Freight | Report ID | 2021053695 |
| Address | 351 Lakeside Parkway | City, State ZIP | FLOWER MOUND, TEXAS 75028 |
| Event Date | May 5, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Ramps, loading docks, dock plates |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484122 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.98000, -97.03000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell backward while trying to climb onto a dock. The employee suffered an injury and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On May 5, 2021, a worker at FedEx Freight in FLOWER MOUND, TEXAS suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with ramps, loading docks, dock plates identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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