FedEx Ground
Struck against stationary object or equipment, unspecified — Traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. — LEWISBERRY, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | FedEx Ground | Report ID | 2021087086 |
| Address | 510 Industrial Drive | City, State ZIP | LEWISBERRY, PENNSYLVANIA 17339 |
| Event Date | August 19, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against stationary object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Conveyors-belt |
| Industry (NAICS) | 492110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.16000, -76.84000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's knee hit the frame of a conveyor belt. The employee suffered blood clots and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On August 19, 2021, a worker at FedEx Ground in LEWISBERRY, PENNSYLVANIA suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. to the knee(s). The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, unspecified, with conveyors-belt identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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